Causes of General lymph node swelling

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  • Toxoplasmosis,
  • mononucleosis,
  • HIV,
  • secondary syphilis,
  • brucellosis,
  • rat bite fever,
  • kala azar (visceral leishmaniasis),
  • recurrent fever (borreliosis),
  • dengue,
  • sarcoidosis,
  • Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma,
  • leukaemia.
Specific tests are indicated. One should also check whether hilar lymphadenopathy and/or hepatosplenomegaly are present. An ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen will identify any retroperitoneal lymph nodes.

Category: Medical Subject Notes , Pathology Notes

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