Question 1

what is reactive adenopathy?

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Benign condition: It means it is secondary to some other cause like inflammation (instead of being cancerous). This can only be said after a microscopic review of a biopsy.

Question 2

what is hilar adenopathy?

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See below: Hilar adenopathy is a term used by radiologists when describing bulky tissue findings near the blood vessels of the lungs, typically seen on a chest x-ray or chest ct scan.  It implies typically that there are enlarged lymph nodes present.  Like any finding on an imaging study however, it must be interpreted in context of the patient.  You should discuss this with the doctor that ordered the test.

Question 3

medastium adenopathy. is that fatal?

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Cause is important: The cause of the adenopathy is critical information. Further testing needs to be done to determine why it is there.

Question 4

what is bilateral axillary adenopathy reactive?

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Enlarged lymph nodes: Reactive bilateral axillary andenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes on both sides of the body in the armpit area that is thought to be a reaction to infections as it is the job of lymph nodes to filter infection from the body.

Question 5

what does hilar bilar adenopathy mean medically?

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Swollen lymph nodes: I presume that you mean bilateral hilar adenopathy. This means swollen lymph nodes near the center of the chest. I can be associated with both benign and malignant conditions.

Question 6

can docs explain what does reactive adenopathy mean?

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Node response: REACTIVE adenopathy is the benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue secondary to antigen stimulus. The lymph node reacts  to external stimuli in variable ways   Node follicles can increase in size and number; sinuses can enlarge and fill with histiocytes,.  At times the node can be replaced by sheets of lymphocytes,  immunoblasts and macrophages. In some cases there is a mixture seen.

Question 7

a circumscribed uniformly enhancing nodule  within/adjacent to inner margin of right sternoclediomastoidmuscle9.8*8.9*11.8 mm
no dominant adenopathy?

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Nodule: Is there a palpable lump at the right side of your neck?  Either way I feel the next course of action is to have an evaluation by a head and neck surgeon. He/she will examine you thoroughly and confer with the radiologist to determine whether further imaging studies or a biopsy will be the next step.

Question 8

is mesenteric adenopathy painful?

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Yes, : It can be and frequently mistaken for acute appendicitis.

Question 9

painful inguinal adenopathy?

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Doctor can examine: Groin lumps (either male or female) can be caused by infected lymph nodes, enlarged non-infected lymph nodes, skin cysts, abscesses in the skin, etc... A bigger lump might even be a hernia. One's primary care doctor can evaluate to see what it might be, and offer advice on treatment or testing. That said, normal people generally have small nodes (smaller than a dime) in their groins.

Question 10

what's a metastatic adenopathy of the left neck?

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Malignant: Usually refers to cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes.  For example, cancers of the head and neck (tonsil, larynx, mouth, sinus) can have involvement of nodes in the neck.  If they do this typically suggest local spread and may require additional therapy, such as chemotherapy and radiation.  Hope this helps.  Other cancers can spread to the neck as well.

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A circumscribed uniformly enhancing nodule within/adjacent to inner margin of right sternoclediomastoidmuscle9.88.911.8 mm no dominant adenopathy?