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Cervical lymphadenitis, suppurative parotitis, thyroiditis, and infected cysts.

Authors :
Al-Dajani N
Wootton SH
Source :
Infectious disease clinics of North America [Infect Dis Clin North Am] 2007 Jun; Vol. 21 (2), pp. 523-41, viii.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Neck masses are common and have a variety of infectious agents and noninfectious causes. This article reviews the more common infectious causes of neck masses-cervical lymphadenitis, suppurative parotitis, thyroiditis, and infected cysts. Important clinical pearls, diagnostic evaluation including laboratory studies, and imaging are summarized. Methods for prevention are highlighted.

Subjects

Subjects :
Humans
Lymphadenitis immunology
Lymphadenitis pathology
Neck anatomy & histology
Neck microbiology
Neck pathology
Parotitis immunology
Parotitis pathology
Thyroiditis immunology
Thyroiditis metabolism
Cysts microbiology
Lymphadenitis etiology
Parotitis etiology
Thyroiditis etiology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0891-5520
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Infectious disease clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17561081
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2007.03.004
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