Differenzialdiagnose und -abklärung von Lymphknotenvergrößerungen

摘要: Besides acute inflammatory swelling of a lymph node, lymphadenitis, enlarged nodes occur in conjunction with various benign and malignant diseases. Lymphadenopathy can appear localized or generalized form requires further diagnostic measures. Possible causes are primarily infectious, immunological, neoplastic, metabolic disorders. The medical history physical examination provide the first clues to diagnosis. Localized swollen glands often have an infectious etiology so that step is identify possible focus infection. Generalized lymphadenopathy frequently sign hematological systemic disease, particularly adults. Therefore, every case persisting for more than 1 month, invasive procedures indicated rule out cause. aim should be perform histological analysis; excision entire exigent, especially work-up lymphoma. In cases lymphoma, staging examinations subsequently conducted assess prognosis formulate treatment plan.