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Which of the following is a potential cause of lymphadenopathy in the axilla?
Which of the following is a potential cause of lymphadenopathy in the axilla?
- Preauricular nodes
- Posterior cervical nodes
- Thyroid/laryngeal disease
- Silicone breast implants (correct)
What is a common malignancy that can metastasize to the axilla?
What is a common malignancy that can metastasize to the axilla?
- Colorectal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Skin cancer
- Breast cancer (correct)
In the context of lymphadenopathy, absence of an infectious source or traumatic lesions can be suggestive of which malignant condition?
In the context of lymphadenopathy, absence of an infectious source or traumatic lesions can be suggestive of which malignant condition?
- Hodgkin lymphoma (correct)
- Sporotrichosis
- Tularemia
- Cat-scratch disease
What is a potential differential diagnosis for lymphadenopathy associated with submandibular nodes?
What is a potential differential diagnosis for lymphadenopathy associated with submandibular nodes?
Which type of cancer is NOT mentioned as a malignancy that can metastasize to the axilla?
Which type of cancer is NOT mentioned as a malignancy that can metastasize to the axilla?
Which of the following lymph node qualities is associated with reactive lymphadenopathy from a viral infection?
Which of the following lymph node qualities is associated with reactive lymphadenopathy from a viral infection?
What characteristic is suggestive of malignancy in a lymph node?
What characteristic is suggestive of malignancy in a lymph node?
In head and neck lymphadenopathy, which area is commonly associated with infection?
In head and neck lymphadenopathy, which area is commonly associated with infection?
What type of lymphadenopathy is described by having multiple small lymph nodes that feel like 'buck shots' under the skin?
What type of lymphadenopathy is described by having multiple small lymph nodes that feel like 'buck shots' under the skin?
Which characteristic of lymphadenopathy is generally unable to reliably predict malignancy?
Which characteristic of lymphadenopathy is generally unable to reliably predict malignancy?
What can painful or tender lymphadenopathy represent besides possible inflammation caused by infection?
What can painful or tender lymphadenopathy represent besides possible inflammation caused by infection?
Which type of malignancy is NOT typically found in the inguinal region?
Which type of malignancy is NOT typically found in the inguinal region?
What is a common etiology for inguinal lymphadenopathy?
What is a common etiology for inguinal lymphadenopathy?
What structures do the anterior cervical nodes drain?
What structures do the anterior cervical nodes drain?
What factor increases the likelihood of inguinal lymphadenopathy in healthy adults?
What factor increases the likelihood of inguinal lymphadenopathy in healthy adults?
Which structure drains into the inguinal lymphatics?
Which structure drains into the inguinal lymphatics?
Which condition is highly suspicious for when presenting with infraclavicular nodes?
Which condition is highly suspicious for when presenting with infraclavicular nodes?
What structures do the axillary nodes drain?
What structures do the axillary nodes drain?
What is a potential cause of inguinal lymphadenopathy unrelated to infections?
What is a potential cause of inguinal lymphadenopathy unrelated to infections?
What is the differential diagnosis for epitrochlear lymphadenopathy?
What is the differential diagnosis for epitrochlear lymphadenopathy?
Which sexually transmitted infection is NOT commonly associated with inguinal lymphadenopathy?
Which sexually transmitted infection is NOT commonly associated with inguinal lymphadenopathy?
What does epitrochlear lymphadenopathy greater than 5 mm usually suggest?
What does epitrochlear lymphadenopathy greater than 5 mm usually suggest?
What can cause axillary lymphadenopathy due to an inflammatory reaction to silicone particles?
What can cause axillary lymphadenopathy due to an inflammatory reaction to silicone particles?
What is the significance of lymphadenopathy lasting less than two weeks or greater than 12 months without change in size in adults and children?
What is the significance of lymphadenopathy lasting less than two weeks or greater than 12 months without change in size in adults and children?
Which age group is more likely to have palpable lymph nodes at any one time?
Which age group is more likely to have palpable lymph nodes at any one time?
What should be reviewed in terms of exposures when investigating lymphadenopathy?
What should be reviewed in terms of exposures when investigating lymphadenopathy?
What type of lymphoma might show exceptions to the typical duration guidelines for neoplastic lymphadenopathy?
What type of lymphoma might show exceptions to the typical duration guidelines for neoplastic lymphadenopathy?
In which age group is most lymphadenopathy benign or infectious in etiology?
In which age group is most lymphadenopathy benign or infectious in etiology?
What is the significance of associated systemic symptoms in low-grade Hodgkin lymphomas and indolent nonHodgkin lymphoma?
What is the significance of associated systemic symptoms in low-grade Hodgkin lymphomas and indolent nonHodgkin lymphoma?
