Cervical lymphadenopathy
• Cervical lymphadenopathy is the symptom of a swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
• Cervical lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph node) in front of the sternocleidomastoid (the muscle inserting behind the ear to the front of the sternum) may indicate:
· an infection of the throat
· an infection of the sinus
· an infection of the face
• Cervical lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph node) behind the sternocleidomastoid muscle may indicate an infection on the scalp.
• Cervical lymphadenopathy that persists can be a sign of lymphoma ( Hodgkin’s Disease )
• Cervical lymphadenopathy should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on December 2, 2008
