Possible Causes for posterior cervical adenopathy Insect Bite Abstract Insects are a class of living creatures within the arthropods. Insect bite reactions are commonly seen in clinical practice. The present review touches upon the medically important insects and their places in the classification, the sparse literature on the epidemiology of insect bites in India, and different[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Infectious Mononucleosis Characteristic clinical features of EBV IM include bilateral upper lid edema, exudative or nonexudative pharyngitis, bilateral posterior cervical adenopathy, and splenomegaly [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In adolescent and adult patients presenting with sore throat, the presence of posterior cervical, inguinal or axillary adenopathy, palatine petechiae, splenomegaly, or atypical [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Conclusions and Relevance In adolescent and adult patients presenting with sore throat, the presence of posterior cervical, inguinal or axillary adenopathy, palatine petechiae [doi.org] Sarcoidosis Recognition of cervical adenopathy at radiology is important for obtaining a biopsy specimen. However, the imaging appearances of these nodes are nonspecific. [pubs.rsna.org] In the neck, nodes in the posterior triangle are more commonly affected than those in the anterior triangle. [pubs.rsna.org] Leukemia Greek : leukos white, aima blood Synonym : Leukaemia (BE) German : Leukämie Contents 1 Definition 2 History 3 Leukemia incidences 4 Leukemia classifiction 5 Symptoms 1 Definition Leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells ( Leukocytes ) or their precursors in the bone marrow. The disease is termed according to: (I)[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Hodgkin Lymphoma The endobronchial localization of Hodgkin's disease is a rare entity which is often confused with endobronchial tuberculosis in our setting. We report the case of a 16 years old female who presented with 6 months history of dry cough, hemoptysis, dyspnea, dysphagia and dysphonia. The chest radiography showed a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens or dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a rare, chronic destructive folliculitis of the scalp, characterized by painful nodules, purulent drainage, sinus tracts, keloid formation and cicatricial alopecia. The cause of the disease is unknown, but it is similar in many features[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 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] Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Oncotarget. 2016 Jul 5;7(27):42527-42538. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.9897. Saloura V 1, Vougiouklakis T 1, Zewde M 1, Kiyotani K 1, Park JH 1, Gao G 2, Karrison T 2, Lingen M 3, Nakamura Y 1, 4, Hamamoto R 1. Author information 1 Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. 2 Department of Public Health[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Leukemia Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Nov 1;23(21):6478-6486. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-17-0489. Epub 2017 Jul 28. Shouval R 1, 2, 3, 4, Ruggeri A 5, 6, Labopin M 5, 7, Mohty M 5, 8, Sanz G 9, Michel G 10, Kuball J 11, Chevallier P 12, Al-Seraihy A 13, Milpied NJ 14, de Heredia CD 15, Arcese W 16, Blaise D 17, Rocha V 6, 18, Fein J 19, 3, Unger R[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lymph Node Tuberculosis 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 017.2 Tuberculosis of peripheral lymph nodes There are 7 ICD-9-CM codes below 017.2 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim. 017.2 Excludes tuberculosis of lymph nodes: tuberculous tracheobronchial adenopathy ( 012.1 ) Applies To Scrofula[…] [icd9data.com] Nasopharyngeal Neoplasm A case is reported of a diabetic patient with a nasopharyngeal neoplasm who developed radiation induced brainstem damage even though irradiated at a conventional time-dose-volume relationship. The clinical course was correlated with autopsy findings which revealed radiation changes in the brainstem consisting[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cat Scratch Fever Cat-scratch disease is a common infection that usually presents as tender lymphadenopathy. It should be included in the differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin and any lymphadenopathy syndrome. Asymptomatic, bacteremic cats with Bartonella henselae in their saliva serve as vectors by biting and clawing[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Kerion […] definition Dermatophyte infection of the scalp, usually caused by T. verrucosum or T. mentagrophytes. It is characterized by one or more large, tender boggy masses with erythema, pustules, crusting, and alopecia. Such a mass is called a kerion. Lymphadenopathy is frequent. Such infections may result in scarring and[…] [dermis.net] Rubella We present a preterm neonate who developed congenital rubella syndrome in a mother who had rubella at 5 months of gestation. An amniocentesis was done in the mother at that time but amniotic fluid rubella PCR was negative. Thus, inspite of prenatal screening, one cannot definitely conclude absence of perinatal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Upper Respiratory Infection Tender anterior cervical adenopathy may be part of the presentation in patients with streptococcal or viral infections. [emedicine.medscape.com] Bulging of the posterior pharyngeal wall may signal a retropharyngeal abscess. [emedicine.medscape.com] Pharyngitis However, infectious mononucleosis is more common in persons 10 to 30 years of age and is associated with fatigue, posterior cervical adenopathy, and atypical lymphocytosis [aafp.org] Regarding rarer causes of tonsillopharyngitis, infectious mononucleosis should be considered when there is posterior cervical or generalized adenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly [msdmanuals.com] Tender cervical adenopathy can be appreciated on examination. [antimicrobe.org] Tonsillitis Infectious mononucleosis is suggested by posterior cervical or generalized adenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, fatigue, and malaise for 1 wk; a full neck with petechiae of the [merck.com] Infectious Mononucleosis Hepatitis Isolated posterior cervical adenopathy may also occur with in HHV-6 infectious mononucleosis. [emedicine.medscape.com] cervical adenopathy are highly suggestive of IM, while the absence of enlarged posterior cervical lymph nodes and fatigue make the diagnosis less likely. 20 Supportive evidence [uspharmacist.com] However, posterior cervical or generalized adenopathy or hepatosplenomegaly suggests infectious mononucleosis. [msdmanuals.com] Streptococcal Pharyngitis Patients between 10 and 30 years of age with sore throat, fever, and significant anterior cervical adenopathy, fatigue, posterior cervical adenopathy, inguinal adenopathy, [web.archive.org] cervical or auricular adenopathy, marked adenopathy, or inguinal adenopathy. [web.archive.org] posterior cervical adenopathy, axillary adenopathy, and inguinal adenopathy is most useful in considering the possibility of infectious mononucleosis, while the absence [web.archive.org] Acute Adenoiditis Mild posterior cervical adenopathy was also present. A lateral soft-tissue roentgenogram of the head and neck was obtained (Figure). [jamanetwork.com] Abnormalities on physical examination were limited to fever (temperature, 40 C), serous rhinorrhea that prompted nearly constant sniffling, total occlusion of the posterior [jamanetwork.com] Viral Exanthem Tender suboccipital, posterior cervical, and postauricular adenopathy are common. [ahcmedia.com] Tumor Lysis Syndrome The physician in the emergency department documented nasal congestion, enlarged tonsils that touched in the midline, and significant anterior and posterior cervical adenopathy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic Tonsillitis Infectious mononucleosis is suggested by posterior cervical or generalized adenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, fatigue, and malaise for 1 wk; a full neck with petechiae of the [merck.com] Infectious Mononucleosis Encephalitis Isolated posterior cervical adenopathy may also occur with in HHV-6 infectious mononucleosis. [emedicine.medscape.com] In one study of adolescent and adult patients presenting with sore throat, the presence of posterior cervical, inguinal or axillary adenopathy, palatine petechiae, splenomegaly [patient.info] Bilateral posterior cervical adenopathy is most highly suggestive of EBV infectious mononucleosis. [emedicine.medscape.com] Pediculosis Capitis Examination is most often normal but may reveal scalp excoriations and posterior cervical adenopathy. Diagnosis depends on demonstration of living lice. [web.archive.org] Cough Headache Tender anterior cervical adenopathy may be part of the presentation in patients with streptococcal or viral infections. [emedicine.medscape.com] Bulging of the posterior pharyngeal wall may signal a retropharyngeal abscess. [emedicine.medscape.com] Pharyngitis due to Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcus Differential Diagnosis See Pharyngitis Causes Common other causes Infectious Mononucleosis Posterior cervical adenopathy, Fatigue and prolonged Pharyngitis Hand, foot and [fpnotebook.com] Pharyngeal Disease Tender cervical adenopathy can be appreciated on examination. [antimicrobe.org] The most commonly recognized clinical syndrome consists of fever, severe pharyngitis, posterior and anterior cervical adenopathy with prominent constitutional symptoms such [antimicrobe.org] It is often recognized by ulcerative lesions which can be seen on the lips, in the anterior mouth or posterior pharynx and can be quite painful leading to significantly decreased [antimicrobe.org] Retropharyngeal Abscess Physical signs in adults: posterior pharyngeal oedema, neck stiffness, cervical adenopathy, fever, drooling, and stridor. [patient.info] The most common physical presentation is posterior pharyngeal oedema (37%), nuchal rigidity, cervical adenopathy, drooling, and stridor [ 10 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Autosomal Recessive Deafness 88 cervical and retroauricular adenopathy followed by mild URI, then rash which on face & disappears rapidly in 72 hrs. d. [ent.com.au] […] severe effects, 5-10% of mothers with rubella in 1st trimester give birth to children with deafness c. clinical presentation: (after 1 week of inapparent viral infection)- posterior [ent.com.au]
