Inguinal Lymphadenopathy: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Inguinal Lymphadenopathy

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]

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Because of lymphatic drainage pathways, some patients develop an abdominal mass which seldom suppurates, and 20–30% develop inguinal lymphadenopathy. [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

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]

Granuloma Inguinale

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

Donovanosis ulcers bleed to the touch and are not usually associated with inguinal lymphadenopathy as with LGV and chancroid. [dartmouth.edu]

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

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

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]

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]

Genital Herpes in Women

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

Burkitt Lymphoma

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

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a persistent and debilitating disorder marked by cognitive and sensory dysfunction and unexplained physical fatigue. Classically, cases present after a prodrome consistent with infection; however, some cases are atypical and have a different[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin

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Cellulitis

Patients with erythematous skin are likely to receive a diagnosis of cellulitis; however, the accuracy of this diagnosis is approximately only 33%. The diagnosis of cellulitis should be made only after a thorough evaluation of all possible differential diagnoses. Cellulitis may be a primary process (superficial spreading[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Leg Cellulitis

INTRODUCTION: Lower leg cellulitis is a diffuse inflammation of the cutaneous connective tissue following invasion of microorganisms and with potential to recur. The causative agent is not routinely identified in clinical practice, and the empirical therapy initiated primarily targets the 'conventional' disease pathogens,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Type L1

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HIV Infection

Abstract We describe a case of symptomatic acute HIV infection in a young man where a fourth-generation rapid screening test combining HIV-specific antibody and p24 antigen was negative. In highly suspicious cases of acute HIV infection, plasma HIV RNA assays together with conventional, non-rapid screening tests[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Multiple Myeloma

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Gallbladder Carcinoma

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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]