Which factor should the clinician consider when trying to de…
Which factor should the clinician consider when trying to determine the cause of lymphadenopathy? Patient’s age The differential diagnosis of lymphadenopathy depends on the location of nodal involvement, patient characteristics, and associated findings. Neck masses, for example, involve a differential that is based on nodal abnormalities manifesting in specific locations of the neck, the age of the patient, and associated comorbidities or risk factors such as tobacco use.
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