Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013 Aug;60(4):923-36. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Jul 3.
Pediatric cervical lymphadenopathy is a challenging medical condition for the patient, family, and physician. There are a wide variety of causes for cervical lymphadenopathy and an understanding of these causes is paramount in determining the most appropriate workup and management. A thorough history and physical examination are important in narrowing the differential diagnosis. Diagnostic studies and imaging studies play an important role as well. This article reviews the common causes of lymphadenopathy, and presents a methodical approach to a patient with cervical lymphadenopathy.
小儿颈部淋巴结病对患者、家属和医生来说都是一个具有挑战性的医学病症。导致颈部淋巴结病的原因有很多，了解这些原因对于确定最合适的检查和治疗方案至关重要。详细的病史和体格检查对于缩小鉴别诊断范围很重要。诊断性研究和影像学研究也起着重要的作用。本文综述了淋巴结病的常见病因，并提出了一种针对颈部淋巴结病患者的系统性方法。
