Clinical Assessment of Neck Lymphadenopathies

GÖKCAN M. K., Voral E. A.

NECK DISSECTION, pp.1-9, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Journal Name: NECK DISSECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-9
  • Keywords: neck mass, lymphadenopathy, differential diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, pediatric lymphadenopathy, congenital lesions, neoplasms of the neck, carcinoma of unknown primary, NODES, HEAD
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common cause of clinic visits, which necessitates rapid and efficient diagnosis. The key requirement for this practice is the combination of the recognition of various risk factors in patients' history with the understanding of neck anatomy and appropriate usage of diagnostic tools such as imaging and biopsies. This chapter aims to provide necessary information for clinicians in obtaining a thorough history and head and neck examination, as well as employing the correct imaging algorithm and the differential diagnosis in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy.