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Learn more about Cervical lymphadenitis
Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is cervical lymphadenitis?
This refers to swelling of the lymph nodes of the neck, caused by inflammation. This is often due to a viral or bacterial infection and is common among children.
Symptoms related to cervical lymphadenitis
Swelling around the front and sides of the neck
Fever
Sore throat
Swelling below the ear/s
Neck lump
Questions your doctor may ask to check for cervical lymphadenitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose cervical lymphadenitis
Do you have swelling around neck?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a sore throat?
Is the area below your ear(s) swollen?
Do you have a lump on your neck?
Treatment for cervical lymphadenitis
Most cases do not require treatment and will resolve by themselves. Cervical lymphadenitis itself is not dangerous, and treatment involves medication to target any underlying infection that is persistent or serious.
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References
Park S, Kim JY, Ryu YJ, Lee H. Kikuchi Cervical Lymphadenitis in Children: Ultrasound Differentiation From Common Infectious Lymphadenitis. J Ultrasound Med. 2021 Oct;40(10):2069-2078. doi: 10.1002/jum.15584. Epub 2020 Dec 2. PMID: 33263358.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jum.15584
Srivanitchapoom C, Yata K. Suppurative cervical lymphadenitis in adult: An analysis of predictors for surgical drainage. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2020 Oct;47(5):887-894. doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2020.04.007. Epub 2020 May 1. PMID: 32370913.
https://www.aurisnasuslarynx.com/article/S0385-8146(20)30087-0/fulltext
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