Approach to Pediatric Lymphadenopathy

  • Dr.Rabindran Chandran Consultant, Neonatologist, Billroth Hospital, Chennai, India
  • Dr D Sharad Gedam Professor of Pediatrics, L N Medical College, Bhopal, MP, India
Keywords: Pediatric Lymphadenopathy, Malignancy, Reactive lymphadenitis

Abstract

Lymph node enlargement is common reason for outpatient department visit. A systematic approach is important to reach final diagnosis. It becomes further important because large numbers of patients are suffering from benign conditions.

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Approach to Pediatric Lymphadenopathy
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DOI: 10.17511/ijmrr.2016.i06.01
Published: 2016-06-30
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Chandran R, Gedam DS. Approach to Pediatric Lymphadenopathy. Int J Med Res Rev [Internet]. 2016Jun.30 [cited 2024Dec.22];4(6):870-1. Available from: https://ijmrr.medresearch.in/index.php/ijmrr/article/view/572
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