Question 42 · LEK · Introduction
Which of the following is not an indication for the histopathological examination of an enlarged lymph node in a child?
- A. ultrasound image suggesting a proliferating lesion.
- B. adenopathy of supra- and subclavicular lymph nodes.
- C. adenopathy accompanied by general symptoms: weight loss, fever without infection, pruritus.
- D. neck lymph node enlargement lasting for a week, accompanying pharyngitis.
- E. painless lymph node, growing for several weeks without symptoms of infection.
Hint
Separate reactive lymphadenopathy with an obvious infectious cause from features that suggest malignancy.
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