What department should I visit for swollen neck lymph nodes?

Cervical lymph node enlargement should be evaluated by selecting the appropriate department based on the underlying cause. Generally, the following departments may be considered: 1. **Otorhinolaryngology (ENT):** If accompanied by symptoms of infection in the nasopharynx, tonsils, or throat, consider visiting this department. 2. **Dentistry (Oral Medicine):** If associated with oral infections such as gingivitis, pulpitis, or periodontitis, it is recommended to visit the dentistry department. 3. **Head and Neck Surgery or Thyroid and Breast Surgery:** If accompanied by thyroid nodules or suspicion of thyroid cancer, this department should be consulted. 4. **Oncology:** If the cervical lymph nodes have unclear borders, are hard in texture, fixed, poorly mobile, and non-tender, suggesting possible tumor involvement, consider visiting the oncology department. 5. **Rheumatology and Immunology:** If accompanied by symptoms such as joint pain, joint swelling, butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash), or fever, which may indicate a rheumatologic or autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus, this department should be consulted. Patients with cervical lymph node enlargement should choose the appropriate department based on their individual symptoms to receive timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment.