title: [Lymphadenopathy].
abstract: Lymphadenopathy is a very common problem that affects patients of all ages. Differential diagnosis is extensive, in general lymph nodes that have been present for longer than 1 month and measure more than 1 x 1 cm should be considered for further examinations, including laboratory testing and biopsy for histological and microbiological examinations.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Universitäts-Poliklinik, Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stöckli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nüesch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged