Causes Of Cervical Lymphadenopathy

Question. Write a short note on the causes of cervical lymphadenopathy.

Answer. The following are the causes of Cervical lymphadenopathy:

Cervical lymphadenopathy: Inflammation and infection

Bacterial Infections
- Specific Bacterial Infection
  - Tuberculosis
  - Syphilis
- Non-Specific Bacterial Infection
  - Pericoronitis
  - Periodontal disease
  - Periapical infections
Viral infections
- Infection mononucleosis
- AIDS
- Herpes simplex
- Cat scratch disease

Causes of Cervical Lymphadenopathy: Infections and Diseases

Fungal infections
- Oral candidiasis
- Histoplasmosis
Parasitic infections: Rickettsial infection
Allergic Conditions
- Serum sickness
Primary Neoplasms
- Lymphoma
Metastatic Tumors
- Oral squamous cell carcinoma.
- Metastasis of carcinoma of the breast.

Cervical Lymphadenopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Miscellaneous Conditions
- Leukemia
- Collagen diseases
- Sarcoidosis
- Non-tender lymphoid hyperplasia.

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