Abnormal Finding

When the nodes are palpable describe the location, size, consistency, matting, mobility and tenderness. 

Drainage sites for each group of nodes should be evaluated.

• Anterior cervical adenitis: (Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis)
• Acute posterior lymphadenitis: ( Acute otitis externa, scalp infections)
• Pre-auricular: (Acute otitis externa)
• Deep Cervical: (Thyroid, Laryngeal CA, Systemic diseases)
• Supraclavicular: (Virchow's node, Lung CA)

Generalized: (Sarcoidosis, TB, Lymphoma, CLL, Mono, HIV)