Approach of lymphadenopathy in children

ABSTRACT

Appropriate approach of the lymphadenopathy in children as a common finding is necessary .The proper time for following and checking up the palpable lymph node and its biopsy are significant considerations of approaching lymphadenopathy in children that are described in this review study. The lymphadenopathy could be properly studied using the correct patient history, physical examination and the characteristics of lymph nodes including generalized or localized and associated signs and symptoms such as organomegaly, skin and mucosal lesions, fever, weight lose and sweating. The lymphadenopathy in children could be resulted from a common and insignificant finding following upper respiratory tract infections to a serious malignant etiology. The correct evaluation of unimportant and serious forms of lymphadenopathy can inhibits the wasting in money and refers on time