Red Flags for Lymphadenopathy Cancer in a Pediatric Patient

Are you evaluating a pediatric patient with one or more enlarged lymph nodes?

Yes

Does the patient have localized lymphadenopathy that persists or progresses?

Yes

Number of weeks that lymphadenopathy has been present

Does the patient have a localized lymphadenopathy that has not responded to antibiotic therapy?

Yes

Is the enlarged lymph node firm and nontender?

Yes

Diameter of lymph node

Is the enlarged lymph node in the supraclavicular or epitrochlear region?

Yes

Does the patient have B symptoms (fever, night sweats, malaise)?

Yes

Does the patient have hepatosplenomegaly?

Yes

Red Flags for Cancer in Pediatric Patient: Lymphadenopathy