Question 1

hi. is lymphadenopathy in ars generalized or it can be localized (e.g. right submandibular gland)? is it possible non itchy ars rash at 7wks post?

Accepted Answer

Generalized: ARS lymphadenopathy is generalized, never localized to one area such as the submandibular area. And 7 weeks is much too long for an ARS rash, which always occurs (along with other symptoms, including lymphadenopathy) within a couple of weeks of infection.

Question 2

what is reactive adenopathy?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what is hilar adenopathy?

Accepted Answer

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 4

is mesenteric adenopathy painful?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

medastium adenopathy. is that fatal?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

what's a metastatic adenopathy of the left neck?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

what does "shotty mild retroperitoneal adenopathy" mean?

Accepted Answer

Small: "shotty" means "the size of gun shot."  when lymph nodes are "shotty, " they're generally not thought to be important.

Question 8

if someone has mediastinal adenopathy and brochiectasis, what would be some of the common causes?

Accepted Answer

Recurring infection?: Bronchiectasis is widening of the airways, often due to recurring infection or aspiration. Enlarged mediastinal lymph may also be reactive in nature to one of these processes.

Question 9

what is bilateral axillary adenopathy reactive?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what does hilar bilar adenopathy mean medically?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Hi. is lymphadenopathy in ars generalized or it can be localized (e.g. right submandibular gland)? is it possible non itchy ars rash at 7wks post?

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What is reactive adenopathy?

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What is hilar adenopathy?

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Is mesenteric adenopathy painful?

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Medastium adenopathy. is that fatal?

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What's a metastatic adenopathy of the left neck?

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What does "shotty mild retroperitoneal adenopathy" mean?

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If someone has mediastinal adenopathy and brochiectasis, what would be some of the common causes?

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What is bilateral axillary adenopathy reactive?

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What does hilar bilar adenopathy mean medically?

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