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Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency. Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type (the most common type) is lymphadenitis , [ 1 ] producing swollen or enlarged lymph nodes.
Lymph node enlargement or swelling is known as lymphadenopathy. [27] Swelling may be due to many causes, including infections , tumors , autoimmune disease , drug reactions , diseases such as amyloidosis and sarcoidosis , or because of lymphoma or leukemia .
Lymphadenopathy [19] [20] or swelling of lymph nodes, is the primary presentation in lymphoma. It is generally painless. It is generally painless. B symptoms (systemic symptoms) – can be associated with both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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The term lymphadenopathy strictly speaking refers to disease of the lymph nodes, [1] though it is often used to describe the enlargement of the lymph nodes. Similarly, the term lymphadenitis refers to inflammation of a lymph node, but often it is used as a synonym of lymphadenopathy. Cervical lymphadenopathy is a sign or a symptom, not a diagnosis.
Lymphadenopathy: The most common symptom of Hodgkin is the painless enlargement of one or more lymph nodes. [14] The nodes may also feel rubbery and swollen when examined. The nodes of the neck, armpits and groin ( cervical and supraclavicular ) are most frequently involved (80–90% of the time, on average). [ 14 ]
Generalized lymphadenopathy is swollen lymph glands in many areas of the body. [ 1 ] Usually this is in response to a body-wide infectious disease such as influenza and will go away once the person has recovered, but sometimes it can persist long-term, even when there is no obvious cause of disease.
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