What Causes Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Kids?
Why are my child's lymph nodes enlarged? Lymphadenopathy — Lori Morgan, MD, MCR, Physician, Hematology and Oncology at Children's Mercy - Pediatrics in Practice - CME, explains that infection is the most common cause and why lymph nodes enlarge during immune responses. Hear about typical locations (cervical, submandibular, submental), how thin children may show prominent nodes, why parents commonly discover them, and when a history should prompt further evaluation.
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