Epistemis

Persistent cervical lymph node

Specialty: Hematology.

  • lump on neck
  • hard ganglion

Why it occurs

  • Infection
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  • Drug reaction

Initial workup

Exploration of all chains, blood count and smear; ultrasound and biopsy if suspicious.

red flags

Hard, fixed, painless lymph node, >2 cm or >4 weeks with constitutional syndrome → biopsy.

Standard management

  • Observation / treat infection — yes reactive adenopathy

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousPel-Ebstein fever
Area
Hematology
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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