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What Is The Meaning Of CT Scan Results Showing Shotty Cervical Lymphadenopathy?

i had a ct scan in october and the results are as follows: Shotty cervical lymphadenopathy is demonstrated. the larynx appear to have a mild degree of thickening and perilaryngeal inflammatory type changes. Clinical correlation for laryngitis is recommended. This all started because my glads were and still are hurting me. I go for my follow up Thursday
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The cervical lymph glands are in the neck and under the jaw. They respond to infection and inflammation in the head and neck, this would include the larynx.
INfection of a near by area is the most common reason for enlargement.

Enlargement can also occur due to other reasons such as infection of the lymph nodes themselves and as a result of cancer.

IF the larynx is inflammed , it would cause the cervical nodes responsible for draining this area, to become enlarged.

Once the inflammation is treated the nodes would return to normal in 4 to 6 weeks.

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What Is The Meaning Of CT Scan Results Showing Shotty Cervical Lymphadenopathy?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The cervical lymph glands are in the neck and under the jaw. They respond to infection and inflammation in the head and neck, this would include the larynx. INfection of a near by area is the most common reason for enlargement. Enlargement can also occur due to other reasons such as infection of the lymph nodes themselves and as a result of cancer. IF the larynx is inflammed , it would cause the cervical nodes responsible for draining this area, to become enlarged. Once the inflammation is treated the nodes would return to normal in 4 to 6 weeks. I hope this helps