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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2008;51(8):797-803. Published online August 15, 2008.

Lymphadenopathy

Nack-Gyun NG Chung¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, St. Marys Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Nack-Gyun NG Chung ,Email: cngped@catholic.ac.kr

Abstract

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.

Keywords :Lymphadenopathy, Children