Objective: Cervical lymphadenopathy is a common finding of physical examination in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the etiology and treatment of cervical lymphadenopathy in children.
Methods: Two hundred eighty two patients' chart reviewed retrospectively who were referred to the Pediatric Oncology Department with cervical lymphadenopathy during the period of November 2007-2009.
Results: A total of 9 children had malignant and 273 children had benign disorders. Excisional biopsies were performed to 35 children. A specific etiology was found in 36% in the benign group.
Conclusion: Primary diagnostic evaluation of childhood cervical lymph node enlargements is based mainly on clinical and physical examinations.
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