title: Evaluation of lymphadenopathy in children.
abstract: This chapter provides an approach to the evaluation of lymphadenopathy in children. Malignant etiologies, including HIV-associated malignancies are reviewed. In discussing infectious agents or causes of lymphadenopathy, particular emphasis is placed on chronic regional lymphadenopathy with a focus on new advances in cat-scratch disease and tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis. After a suggested preliminary set of laboratory tests, biopsy is often necessary both for histologic and cultural investigation. Therapy must be specific and must follow an accurate diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: University of California, San Francisco.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Shiramizu
mesh_terms: D000386:AIDS-Related Complex; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*