Inguinal Lymphadenopathy: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Inguinal Lymphadenopathy

Balanoposthitis

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]

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]

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 [doi.org]

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 [doi.org]

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]

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

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

We report a rare case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma presented as an ileocecal mass. The patient was a 77-year-old man with history of symptoms of partial bowel obstruction, intermittent right iliac fossa pain, loss of weight, vomiting and fatigue. Clinical signs included moderate abdominal tenderness with a palpable mass in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by unexplained, disabling fatigue and is associated with high rates of comorbid depression. While the aetiology is unknown, findings from recent twin surveys suggest that genetic factors may be relevant to prolonged fatigue states ( 1 month). To date, however, there[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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

Abstract Soft tissue infections with Scedosporium spp. are an uncommon but serious and emerging cause of infection in immunocompromised patients. Acute Medical Units (AMUs) in the UK are increasingly managing patients with cellulitis in an outpatient setting, therefore acute physicians should be aware of some of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Penile Cellulitis

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

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

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]

Multiple Myeloma

S. Vincent Rajkumar, Angela Dispenzieri, Martha Q. Lacy, Suzanne R. Hayman, Francis K. Buadi, Steven R. Zeldenrust, David Dingli, Stephen J. Russell, John A. Lust, Philip R. Greipp, Robert A. Kyle and Morie A. Gertz Blood 2008 111:2516-2520; doi: Abstract Treatments for myeloma have expanded in the last decade, but it is[…] [doi.org]

Gallbladder Carcinoma

Biochimie. 2018 Mar;146:56-67. doi: 10.1016/j.biochi.2017.10.027. Epub 2017 Nov 17. Author information 1 Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin 300162, China. 2 Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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

Genital Herpes in Women

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

Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin's disease, also known as Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of malignant lymphoma, representing approximately 7 percent of childhood cancers. It is seldom found in infants, but more frequent in the 15- to 19-year-old group. The malignant clone, the Reed-Sternberg cell confers unique behavior to this type of[…] [symptoma.com]

Lymph Node Tuberculosis

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

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

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

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]

Impetigo

NOTE: This is the Professional Version. CONSUMERS: Click here for the Consumer Version Topic Resources Impetigo is a superficial skin infection with crusting or bullae caused by streptococci, staphylococci, or both. Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo. No predisposing lesion is identified in most patients, but[…] [merck.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]

HIV-2 Infection

OBJECTIVE: To determine the relative prevalence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 and to evaluate the World Health Organization testing strategy for HIV diagnosis in a low-risk population in Brazil. In addition, to assess risk factors for HIV infection. DESIGN: Sera obtained from 9885 consecutive blood donors were screened in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dermatopathic Lymphadenopathy

A 43-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with inguinal lymphadenopathy and pruritus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patient : A 43-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with inguinal lymphadenopathy and pruritus. [pubfacts.com]

He was admitted to the Department of Infectious Diseases due to the fever and enlarged, painful inguinal lymphadenopathy follow by malaise and weight loss. [ipath-network.com]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

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

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

The most common clinical manifestation of LGV is evident in its secondary stage: unilateral tender inguinal and/or femoral lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]