Examination for Lymphadenopathy

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Examination for Lymphadenopathy


From behind examine
  • horizontal ring
    • submental
    • submandibular
    • preacuricular
    • posterior auricular
    • occipital
  • vertical chain
    • deep cervical
    • posterior triangle
    • supraclavicular

If any found:

  • use a pen-light
    • mouth
    • ears
    • throat
  • request full ENT examination
  • carefully examine face and scalp
  • other lymph nodes
    • epitrochlear
    • inguinal
    • axillary
  • patient above umbilicus
    • skin
    • breast
    • respiratory
  • abdomen
 

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