OBJECTIVE: Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common finding of physical examination in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the etiology and treatment of cervical lymphadenopathy in children. METHODS: Two hundred eighty two patients' chart reviewed retrospectively who were referred to the Pediatric Oncology Department with cervical lymphadenopathy during the period of November 2007-2009. RESULTS: A total of 9 children had malignant and 273 children had benign disorders. Excisional biopsies were performed to 35 children. A specific etiology was found in 36% in the benign group. CONCLUSION: Primary diagnostic evaluation of childhood cervical lymph node enlargements is based mainly on clinical and physical examinations.
OBJECTIVE:Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common finding of physical examination in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the etiology and treatment of cervical lymphadenopathy in children. METHODS: Two hundred eighty two patients' chart reviewed retrospectively who were referred to the Pediatric Oncology Department with cervical lymphadenopathy during the period of November 2007-2009. RESULTS: A total of 9 children had malignant and 273 children had benign disorders. Excisional biopsies were performed to 35 children. A specific etiology was found in 36% in the benign group. CONCLUSION: Primary diagnostic evaluation of childhood cervical lymph node enlargements is based mainly on clinical and physical examinations.
Authors: Ji Eun Park; Young Jin Ryu; Ji Young Kim; Young Hoon Kim; Ji Young Park; Hyunju Lee; Hyoung Soo Choi Journal: Eur Radiol Date: 2020-03-18 Impact factor: 5.315