Lymphadenopathy occurs frequently in childhood caused by both reactive
and neoplastic origins. Correlation of clinical findings, historical
information, and patient symptoms may provide important insights into
the cause of lymphadenopathy. When malignancy is suspected or if a chi
ld does not respond to antibiotic therapy, nodal biopsy or cytological
examination may be undertaken to establish a diagnosis, Proper handli
ng of pathologic materials will enhance the pathologist's ability to m
ake an accurate diagnosis and may allow for important ancillary testin
g to be performed. Copyright (C) 1995 by W.B. Saunders Company