Discuss the physical assessment of a patient who presences with the complaint of cervical lymphadenopathy.
“Lymphadenopathy is characterized by enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph node enlargement is caused by an increase in size and number of its germinal centers caused by proliferation of lymphocytes and monocytes or invasion by malignant cells. Normally, lymph nodes are not palpable or are barely palpable. Enlarged lymph nodes are characterized by being palpable and often may be tender or painful to touch, though not in all situations” (McCance, & Huether, 2014).
“Localized lymphadenopathy usually indicates drainage of an area associated with an inflammatory process or infection (reactive lymph nodes). Generalized lymphadenopathy is generally a result of malignant or nonmalignant disease, …show more content…
Use the first 3 fingers of each hand to circle behind your ears, down each side of your neck and under your jaw line. If you feel lumps accompanied by tenderness, you may have swollen lymph nodes. You may also feel fullness in your throat and have difficulty swallowing. Move your fingers to the crease where your thigh meets your pelvis. Press your fingers into the crease and you should feel the muscle, bone and fat beneath. If you feel a lump, it may be a swollen lymph node (Jarvis, …show more content…
Sometimes lymph nodes swell in reaction to an allergy, but if that's the case they'll usually return to normal within a few days. If your lymph nodes remain swollen for several days, it's important to seek medical attention to determine the cause. Determine what other symptoms are present. Swollen lymph nodes could be a sign that your body's immune system is fighting off a serious illness. If you experience swollen lymph nodes in conjunction with any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately: Unexplained weight loss, night sweats, persistent fever, trouble swallowing and/or
“Lymphadenopathy is characterized by enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph node enlargement is caused by an increase in size and number of its germinal centers caused by proliferation of lymphocytes and monocytes or invasion by malignant cells. Normally, lymph nodes are not palpable or are barely palpable. Enlarged lymph nodes are characterized by being palpable and often may be tender or painful to touch, though not in all situations” (McCance, & Huether, 2014).
“Localized lymphadenopathy usually indicates drainage of an area associated with an inflammatory process or infection (reactive lymph nodes). Generalized lymphadenopathy is generally a result of malignant or nonmalignant disease, …show more content…
Use the first 3 fingers of each hand to circle behind your ears, down each side of your neck and under your jaw line. If you feel lumps accompanied by tenderness, you may have swollen lymph nodes. You may also feel fullness in your throat and have difficulty swallowing. Move your fingers to the crease where your thigh meets your pelvis. Press your fingers into the crease and you should feel the muscle, bone and fat beneath. If you feel a lump, it may be a swollen lymph node (Jarvis, …show more content…
Sometimes lymph nodes swell in reaction to an allergy, but if that's the case they'll usually return to normal within a few days. If your lymph nodes remain swollen for several days, it's important to seek medical attention to determine the cause. Determine what other symptoms are present. Swollen lymph nodes could be a sign that your body's immune system is fighting off a serious illness. If you experience swollen lymph nodes in conjunction with any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately: Unexplained weight loss, night sweats, persistent fever, trouble swallowing and/or