Question 1

how does pneumonia cause cervical lymphadenophaties?

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Lymphadenopathy: Lymph nodes are an integral portion of the immune system and enlarge when fighting infection or other inflammation.

Question 2

supraclavicular lymphoadenopathy. bigger than 2cm really painful with a cbc and whole inmune system labtest normal?

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More tests needed:  A  2cm supraclavicular  lymph node is unusual and, on my opinion, deserves a comprehensive search for cause. Please talk to your doctor about further testing to establish a diagnosis.  This lymph node enlargement could represent significant underlying disease.

Question 3

what causes lymphadenopathy?

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

Question 4

what does "inactive lymphadenopathy" means?

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

Question 5

what causes retroperotaneal lymphadenopathy?

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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 6

is generalized lymphadenopathy normal in 14 year olds?

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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 7

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

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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.

Question 8

what is lymphadenopathy? how it is diagnosed? is it serious condition?

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Enlarged nodes: Lymphadenopathy is a non-specific term for enlarged lymph glands. The seriousness depends on the cause of enlargement. Common causes are infections, non-infectious inflammation like sarcoidosis and tumors.You may consult this site for info, however, it would be prudent to discuss the issue with your doctor.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/1015/p1313.html.

Question 9

what does bilateral hilar lympadenopathy and mediastinal ltmphadenopathy plus esophageal thickening mean?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor. : You didn't give your age. Younger patients can have sarcoidosis(this is not a cancer) which can cause enlarged lymph nodes. Thickening of the wall of the esophagus could be caused by chronic inflammation like from reflux. An endoscopy(looking into the esophagus) may be needed.

Question 10

what is a right internal mammary lymphadenopathy?

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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

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