Thursday, 29 August 2013

History taking in a patient with generalized lymphadenopathy

What are the important questions that a patient with generalized lymphadenopathy has to be asked?

What is the duration of enlargement?
What are the associated symptoms?
Does the patient have easy fatigability, bleeding tendencies?
Is there any history of joint pain, skin rash?
Are there any systemic symptoms – fever, weight loss, appetite loss
Is the patient on any medications?

Does the patient have history of high risk behavior?

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