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  • Title: A retrospective chart review of evaluation of the cervical lymphadenopathies in children.
    Author: Citak EC, Koku N, Demirci M, Tanyeri B, Deniz H.
    Journal: Auris Nasus Larynx; 2011 Oct; 38(5):618-21. PubMed ID: 21334837.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common finding of physical examination in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the etiology and treatment of cervical lymphadenopathy in children. METHODS: Two hundred eighty two patients' chart reviewed retrospectively who were referred to the Pediatric Oncology Department with cervical lymphadenopathy during the period of November 2007-2009. RESULTS: A total of 9 children had malignant and 273 children had benign disorders. Excisional biopsies were performed to 35 children. A specific etiology was found in 36% in the benign group. CONCLUSION: Primary diagnostic evaluation of childhood cervical lymph node enlargements is based mainly on clinical and physical examinations.
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