Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hodgkin’s lymphoma
…spread to nearby lymphnodes and later may spread to the lungs, liver, or bone marrow. The cause is not known. Hodgkin's lymphoma is most common among people 15 to 35 and 50 to 70 years old. Symptoms * Painless swelling of the lymphnodes in the neck, armpits, or groin (swollen glands) * Fatigue *… related searches:swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen groin | groin pain
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Neck lump
…, particularly for those who smoke or drink significant amounts of alcohol. Fortunately, most lumps in adults are not cancers. Causes SWOLLENLYMPHNODES IN THE NECK * Bacterial * Atypical Mycobacterium (a type of bacteria) * Cat scratch disease * Other types of bacterial pharyngitis * Peritonsillar… related searches:lump under the skin | hard neck lump | swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Tick bite
…and tularemia. Watch for the symptoms of these diseases in the weeks following a tick bite -- muscle or joint aches, stiff neck, headache, weakness, fever, swollenlymphnodes, and other flu-like symptoms. Watch for a red spot or rash starting at the location of the bite. The tick itself can cause tick… related searches:armpit rash | swollen groin lymph nodes | rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Acute cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
…infection is caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). The symptoms of mononucleosis syndrome with CMV include fever and fatigue. Swollenlymph glands in the neck, sore throat, and swollen spleen are less common with CMV. Up to a third of patients may have a rash. The infection is spread by saliva, urine, respiratory… related searches:viral rash | enlarged liver | enlarged spleen
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
…include: * Swollenlymphnodes in the neck, underarms, groin, or other areas (may occur as an armpit lump) * Fever * Excessive sweating with night sweats * Unintentional weight loss * Severe itchiness Coughing or shortness of breath may occur if the cancer affects the thymus gland or lymphnodes in the chest… related searches:swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen groin | armpit lump
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Burkitt lymphoma
…of Burkitt lymphoma is not linked to EBV. Burkitt lymphoma may first be noticed as a swelling of the lymphnodes (glands) in the neck, groin, below the jaw, or under the arm. These swollenlymphnodes are often painless, but can grow very rapidly. In the more common types seen in the U.S., the cancer… related searches:swollen neck | swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lymphatic system
…system. When people refer to swollen glands in the neck, they are usually referring to swollenlymphnodes. Common areas where lymphnodes can be easily felt, especially if they are enlarged, are: the groin, armpits (axilla), above the clavicle (supraclavicular), in the neck (cervical), and the back of… related searches:swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen neck | swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic granulomatous disease
…the lymphnodes in the neck with abscess formation is common. Risk factors include a family history of recurrent or chronic infections. The incidence of chronic granulomatous disease is about 1 in a million. Symptoms * Swollenlymphnodes in the neck; those develop early in life, and stay swollen or occur… related searches:swollen neck | enlarged spleen | enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Mononucleosis
…ill feeling (malaise), headache, and sore throat. The sore throat slowly gets worse, often with swollen tonsils covered with a whitish-yellow covering. The lymphnodes in the neck are frequently swollen and painful. A pink, measles-like rash can occur and is more likely if the patient is given ampicillin… related searches:armpit rash | mono | swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Kawasaki disease
…of the feet * Swollen hands and feet * Skin rashes on the middle of the body, NOT blister-like * Peeling skin in the genital area, hands, and feet (especially around the nails, palms, and soles) * Swollenlymphnodes (frequently only one lymphnode is swollen), particularly in the neck area * Joint pain… related searches:swollen lymph nodes | hand rash
