| Lymphadenopathy |
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Nack-Gyun Chung |
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Department of Pediatrics, St. Marys Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea |
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가톨릭대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실 |
Correspondence:
Nack-Gyun Chung, Email: cngped@catholic.ac.kr
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| Abstract |
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Lymphadenopathy is a common problem in children and adolescents. A wide variety of diseases and conditions may present as lymphadenopathy and an understanding of these conditions is essential to determine the most appropriate diagnostic work-up for each patient. A detailed history and physical examination with careful attention to the anatomical regions drained by the involved lymph node or mass often leads to the appropriate diagnosis. A majority of these children will prove to have a benign disorder; however, it is important for the pediatrician to have an appreciation for the malignant diseases or serious systemic illnesses that may initially present with lymphadenopathy, to ensure the timely diagnosis of a serious disease. |
| Key Words:
Lymphadenopathy, Children |
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