Question 1

could my swollen lymph nodes and weight loss be caused by my celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It could be possible but when there is swollen lymph with weight loss we want to make sure there is no cancer so you would want this checked out to be safe.

Question 2

i have some swollen lymph nodes in my abdomen (1.8x0.9) and one prepancreatic lymph node (1.4x1.1) a fatty liver and a ca19-9 level 46. no symptoms. cea,ceruplasmin,ana,atrf,celiac disease neg.

Accepted Answer

A few ideas: Urine copper is a better way to rule out Wilson's. I trust hepatitis C was also negative. I'm not worried in the least about your lymph nodes; we see nodes like these all the time in healthy folks. Trusting you don't drink. Your fatty liver may just be your body's way of asking for a return to that fitness-focused lifestyle from your teens. Best wishes.

Question 3

what is a right internal mammary lymphadenopathy?

Accepted Answer

Substernal node diss: In previous years when large malighancies 5 cm or greater were common in medial breast , internal mammary node dissection employed by Urban. Here costochodral junctions from T2-T4 were removed with medial rt. sternum, exposing internal mammary nodes  for removal This, without chemo did improve survival about 10%. if left, these nodes remained substernally eventually ulcerating sternum.i

Question 4

how do you distinguish reactive and malignant lymphadenopathy?

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Bipspy: and blood testing. A frozen section biopsy specimen will be diagnostic and blood testing will be helpful.

Question 5

how can lymphadenopathy  be differentiated on clinical grounds.common causes ?

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Some causes listed..: Lymphadenopathy is a term used to describe palpable lymph nodes. This usually means that the nodes are enlarged. They may or may not be pathological.
The common causes are infection especially throat infections and foot infections. Cancer can affect the nodes too. What helps us to determine the cause is the size of nodes, how many are enlarged and if they are painful or painless. Tell us more....

Question 6

what causes lymphadenopathy?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Infection is the largest issue but there is also sarcoid, lymphoma and a few other conditions.

Question 7

what does "inactive lymphadenopathy" means?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Enlarged ln are usually immunologically active, ie responding to injury or infection, or part of a lymphomatous process.

Question 8

what causes retroperotaneal lymphadenopathy?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation, tumors: These are the most common causes of retroperitoneal  lymphadenopathy. Lymphomas, tumors of the intestinal tract, pancreas, kidneys are tumors that may do this. Inflammation and infections may also do this.

Question 9

is generalized lymphadenopathy normal in 14 year olds?

Accepted Answer

No: If normal, we don't call it lymphadenopathy. The word means inflamed or enlarged lymph nodes, which means the doctor finds the lymph nodes are bigger, tender, have warmth over them, have redness over them, less mobile, etc...  In teens, a common cause is one of the many common infections people can catch. Lymphadenopathy is common in children and usually goes away after weeks or a few months.

Question 10

is it normal for 14 year olds to have generalized lymphadenopathy?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Generalized lymphadenopathy is not normal in anybody. At age 14-19, the most common cause is infectious mononucleosis, but there are several other possibilities. S/He should see a doctor to determine the cause and possible treatment.

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Could my swollen lymph nodes and weight loss be caused by my celiac disease?

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I have some swollen lymph nodes in my abdomen (1.8x0.9) and one prepancreatic lymph node (1.4x1.1) a fatty liver and a ca19-9 level 46. no symptoms. cea,ceruplasmin,ana,atrf,celiac disease neg.

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What is a right internal mammary lymphadenopathy?

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How do you distinguish reactive and malignant lymphadenopathy?

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How can lymphadenopathy be differentiated on clinical grounds.common causes ?

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What causes lymphadenopathy?

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What does "inactive lymphadenopathy" means?

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What causes retroperotaneal lymphadenopathy?

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Is generalized lymphadenopathy normal in 14 year olds?

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Is it normal for 14 year olds to have generalized lymphadenopathy?

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