Inguinal Lymphadenopathy: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Inguinal Lymphadenopathy

Balanoposthitis

Bilateral voluminous tender inguinal lymphadenopathy was palpable. The rest of the physical examination showed no abnormalities. [journals.lww.com]

Serological tests for syphilis should be performed in any case of balanitis, especially when the glans penis is indurated and inguinal lymphadenopathy is present.3 Demonstration [journals.lww.com]

We report a case of primary syphilis presenting as erosive and crusted balanoposthitis with an underlying chancre, penile edema, and bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy in [journals.lww.com]

Chancroid

lymphadenopathy. [hivguidelines.org]

lymphadenopathy An asymptomatic course is more likely in women. [amboss.com]

Genital trauma is usually suspected by history and less prominent inguinal lymphadenopathy than seen in chanchroid. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

The diagnosis of LGV is usually made serologically and by exclusion of other causes of inguinal lymphadenopathy or genital ulcers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted cause of inguinal lymphadenopathy and proctocolitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinicians seeing men who have sex with men with inguinal lymphadenopathy and bowel symptoms should be aware of this current epidemic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Granuloma Inguinale

Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted infection which presents with genital ulceration and inguinal lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In donovanosis, there is absence of lymphadenopathy even in long standing cases. On the contrary, the present patient had bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. [doi.org]

Bilateral, discrete, firm, non-tender inguinal lymphadenopathy was present. Blood investigations revealed hemoglobin of 9gm%. VDRL and TPHA were non-reactive. [doi.org]

Primary Syphilis

We report a case of primary syphilis presenting as erosive and crusted balanoposthitis with an underlying chancre, penile edema, and bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lymphadenopathy. [medbullets.com]

[…] genitals) Evolves into painle ss, firm ulcer with indurated borde rs and smooth base Resolves spontaneously within 3–6 weeks, typically without scarring Regional (usually inguinal [amboss.com]

Penile Cellulitis

Normal variants should not produce any symptoms of pain or be associated with inguinal lymphadenopathy. [racgp.org.au]

Urinary symptoms, systemic toxicity and inguinal lymphadenopathy may be noted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cellulitis of the penis usually presents with penile swelling and pain, and may be associated with discharge, urinary symptoms, fever and inguinal lymphadenopathy. [odermatol.com]

Chlamydia Infection

lymphadenopathy (or bubo), but it may also present with proctitis, extragenital lymphadenopathy, and systemic symptoms, including fever. 1 Response to treatment of early [bmj.com]

Other subtypes of the same species induce lymphogranuloma venereum, which is characterized by inguinal lymphadenopathy as well as hemorrhagic inflammation of the rectum and [symptoma.com]

[…] is usually uncommon in the United Kingdom. 1 The classical presentation of LGV is with genital ulceration (which may be asymptomatic or transient) and associated painful inguinal [bmj.com]

Testicular Abscess

Inguinal lymphadenopathy may be present (due to metastases or infection). [patient.info]

[Campbell’s] Patients may present with pain, erythema and swelling in the groin region with or without a palpable cord, fever and inguinal lymphadenopathy. [ispub.com]

Inguinal hernias in infants, or if strangulated/obstructed May enlarge with Valsalva-type manoeuvres, and disappear on lying down (if reducible). [patient.info]

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

Painful vesicles, ulcers, redness and swelling last for 2 to 3 weeks, if untreated, and are often accompanied by fever and tender inguinal lymphadenopathy. [dermnetnz.org]

She had no cervical, submandibular, axillary, or inguinal lymphadenopathy. [hindawi.com]

Because HSV-2 may spread to the local and regional lymph nodes, primary infections may be associated with inguinal and femoral lymphadenopathy. [symptoma.com]

Lymph Node Tuberculosis

Isolated inguinal tubercular lymphadenopathy has been described but is a very rare presentation of tuberculosis. [ispub.com]

We identified involvement of axillary, submandibular, supraclavicular, inguinal, mesenteric and hilar lymphadenopathy [ 18 - 20 ]. [omicsonline.org]

Often, the lymphadenopathy is bilateral and noncontiguous [1]. [lungindia.com]

Cat Scratch Fever

Inguinal lymphadenopathy has been reported in 17% of cases. Lymphadenopathy can be moderately tender, with erythema and increased warmth of the overlying skin. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Up to 1 in 5 patients may present with lymphadenopathy of the inguinal nodes. Swollen lymph nodes are generally tender and the overlying skin is red and warm to touch. [news-medical.net]

The salient clinical features are swollen and painful lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), in particular the axillary, cervical and inguinal lymph nodes. [symptoma.com]

Syphilis

Inguinal lymphadenopathy arises in men with ulcers on the genitals and cervical lymphadenopathy in patients with ulcers in the mouth. [dermnetnz.org]

Non-tender lymphadenopathy might occur in the region of ulceration (eg, inguinal lymphadenopathy in ulcers on the genitals and cervical lymphadenopathy with ulcers in the [dermnetnz.org]

Genital Herpes in Women

Inguinal lymphadenopathy as the consequence of virus replication in the site of lymph drainage is seen frequently. [womenshealthsection.com]

Malignant Melanoma of the Skin

A 57-year-old woman presented with an inguinal lymphadenopathy. Sixteen years before, cutaneous malignant melanoma of the lower limb had been excised. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lymphadenopathy, examination of the genital and urinary tracts and anorectum is especially relevant.[16] All patients should be staged with CT scans of the head, chest, abdomen [patient.info]

[…] examination of the skin.[16] Occult primary uveal tract melanoma nearly always causes liver metastases before these are apparent at other sites.[16] For patients presenting with inguinal [patient.info]

Tularemia

Glandular tularemia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of inguinal lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Glandular tularemia (15% of cases) Tender lymphadenopathy – most commonly axillary, inguinal, or cervical- may suppurate Fever, malaise 3. [clinicaladvisor.com]

We present two cases of glandular tularemia with inguinal lymphadenopathy, which is an uncommon manifestation of this disease in our country. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

lymphadenopathy, spleen, liver) B: no anemia, no thrombocytopenia, 3 or more lymphoid areas enlarged C: anemia or thrombocytopenia Reference : U.S. [pathologyoutlines.com]

Binet staging system takes into consideration five potential sites of involvement: cervical, axillary, and inguinal lymphadenopathy (each area counts as one either unilateral [intechopen.com]

[…] lymphocytosis and thrombocytopenia (< 100,000/mm 3 ) Binet staging of CLL : A: no anemia, no thrombocytopenia, fewer than 3 lymphoid areas enlarged (cervical, axillary and inguinal [pathologyoutlines.com]

Lyme Disease

Six weeks after initial development of symptoms, the patient was voiding without difficulty, and her inguinal lymphadenopathy was regressing. [doi.org]

Other than tender bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy, the findings of a physical examination (including a pelvic examination) were unremarkable. [doi.org]

A previously healthy 27-year-old woman developed tender bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy in mid-May 2005, followed 1 week later by dysuria and headache. [doi.org]

Burkitt Lymphoma

CT scan revealed bilateral pleural effusions, splenomegaly, massive matted retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy and bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. [doi.org]

No lymphadenopathy was appreciated in the inguinal, cervical, supraclavicular, or axillary areas. [journals.lww.com]

Physical examination was significant for lymphadenopathy in the neck and inguinal areas as well as splenomegaly. [doi.org]

Genital Herpes

Classic outbreaks consist of a skin prodrome and possible constitutional symptoms such as headache, fever, and inguinal lymphadenopathy. [aafp.org]

Symptoms of urethritis such as dysuria, frequency, and urgency are common. constitutional symptoms are frequent with primary infection as well as lymphadenopathy of the inguinal [pathwaymedicine.org]

Patients also may have constitutional symptoms such as headache, fever, inguinal lymphadenopathy, anorexia, and malaise. 7 As the disease progresses, papules, vesicles on [aafp.org]

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

A progressive disease course was noted in case 269, which concerned a 36-year-old Peruvian patient with facial edema, disseminated skin rash, and inguinal lymphadenopathy, [academic.oup.com]

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Homepage Rare diseases Search Search for a rare disease Non-Hodgkin lymphoma Disease definition Non-Hodgkin malignant lymphomas(NHL) is a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of the lymphoid system. ORPHA:547 Synonym(s): NHL Prevalence: 1-5 / 10 000 Inheritance: - Age of onset: Adult ICD-10: - OMIM: 605027[…] [orpha.net]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by persistent fatigue and other specific symptoms that last for a minimum duration of six months. This syndrome presents with a sudden onset of flu-like symptoms with no prior history of severe exhaustion. With the onset of flu-like symptoms, the patient complains of[…] [symptoma.com]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin

You are here: Cancer information / Cancer types / Skin - non-melanoma / Signs and symptoms Non-melanoma skin cancer usually starts as an abnormal area or change on any part of the skin. How non-melanoma skin cancer looks often depends on the type of cancer. Other health conditions can also look like[…] [cancer.ca]

Cellulitis

2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 682.9 Cellulitis and abscess of unspecified sites 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 682.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 682.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service[…] [icd9data.com]

Leg Cellulitis

Abstract Recurrent acute leg cellulitis known to occur in patients with impaired venous or lymphatic circulation was surveyed prospectively in 270 patients after radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy and in 66 patients after hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy from 1977 to 1985. Among them, six (2%)[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Type L1

We report a case of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with both acute myeloid leukemia 1 (AML1) amplification and 17q25 deletion. AML1 gene is located on 21q22 and encodes a transcription factor. AML1 amplification is a common finding in childhood ALL, and itis observed as an increase in gene copy number by[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

HIV Infection

Abstract A 37 year old man presented with progressive dysarthria for 2 weeks. A week later he developed ataxia and bilateral cerebellar signs including intention tremors, dysmetria and dysdiadokokinesia. During evaluation for aetiology of cerebellar dysarthria, MRI brain revealed asymmetric altered signal intensities[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Multiple Myeloma

Overview Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Plasma cells help you fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs. Multiple myeloma causes cancer cells to accumulate in the bone marrow, where they crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than[…] [mayoclinic.org]

Gallbladder Carcinoma

Gene. 2015 Nov 1;572(1):87-94. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2015.06.080. Epub 2015 Jul 2. Author information 1 Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of the Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Tianjin 300162, China. Electronic address: zhaj_1023@163.com. 2 Department of Oncology Surgery, The[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma

Abstract Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is very rarely associated with neoplasia in childhood. However, we have observed AIHA in three children with Hodgkin's disease (HD) in the past 7 years. AIHA presented either prior to, simultaneously with, or years after the diagnosis of HD. Antibodies against erythrocytes[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]