Which department should I visit for enlarged cervical lymph nodes?

Mar 14, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

During a routine health check-up, I was found to have enlarged cervical lymph nodes. I would like to seek treatment at the hospital—what department should I visit?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Yajuan
Enlarged cervical lymph nodes may indicate different underlying conditions depending on associated symptoms: - If accompanied by sneezing, nasal congestion, or rhinorrhea, it may be caused by an acute upper respiratory tract infection, and the patient should consult a pulmonologist. - If the patient presents with weight loss, fatigue, firm cervical lymph nodes with indistinct borders and poor mobility, a neoplastic cause is possible; referral to an oncologist or hematologist is recommended. - If associated with fever, arthralgia, or malar rash, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may be suspected, and consultation with a rheumatologist or immunologist is appropriate.