Pediatric Neck Mass Case Study
Pediatric Neck Mass Case Study
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TABLE OF CONTENT
PREFACE .................................................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
BAB II DISCUSSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................31
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Hematology and Lymphatic is the 8th blok in the third semester of
Competency Based Curriculum of Medical Education Faculty of Medicine,
Muhammadiyah University of Palembang.
In this occasion already implemented tutorial with case A 7 years old
boy brought by his mother to Puskesmas because there is a mass on the lower
right neck and getting worse over 4 days. The mass started as a small lump
that has enlarged to the size of a marble and now is becoming painful, and
warm to touch with overlaying redness. Also there is difficulty to move his
neck. Since 7 days ago, he has had a fever, runny nose, cough, and sore throat,
also complaining of swallowing food and drinking fluids. No voice alternate.
His mother give him a medicine, but the fever going down but then up again.
His past medical history: no one has the same complaint
Immunization history: Basic Immunization are complete
Growth and development history: normal
Diet history: same like common children
Physical Examiniation:
Vital sign: BP: 90/60 mmHg, P: 98x/m regular, RR: 24x/m, T: 37,6oC
Spesific Examination:
Head: Pupils are equal and reactive. Sclera is white and Conjunctiva are
clear. Pharynx is hyperemic. Both tonsil are T3-T3, erythromatous with
patches of exudates.
Neck (RegioColli Anterolateral Inferior Dextra):
Inspection: a mass with underlying erythema.
Palpation: a warm mass size 2 cm of diameter, tender, pain but no fluctuance
Thorax: Cor/Heart normal, no murmurs
Pulmo/Lungs normal
Abdomen: Normal, No hepatosplenomegaly
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Extremities: Normal, Warm. Capillary refill time of one second
Laboratory
Hemoglobin 12 mg/dL. WBC: 16.000/mm3. Rate of sedimentation blood
10mm/h
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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
A 7 year old boy brought by his mother to Puskesmas because there is a mass on
the lower right neck and getting worse over 4 days. The mass started as a small
lump that has enlarge to the size of a marble and now is becoming painful, and
warm to touch with with overlaying redness. Also there is difficulty to move his
neck. Since 7 days ago, he had a fever, runny nose, cough and sore throat, also
complaining of swallowing food and drinking fluids. No voice alternate. His
mother give him a medicine, but the fever going down but then up again.
His past medical history : never has complaint like this before
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Immunization history : basic immunization are complete
Physical examination :
Specific examination :
Head : Pupils are equal and reactive. Sclera is white and conjunctiva are clear.
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2.3 Term Clarification
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2.4 Problem Identification
3. Phyisical examination :
4. Specific examination :
Head : Pupils are equal and reactive. Sclera is white and conjunctiva are
clear.
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Palpation : A warm mass, size 2cm of diameter, tender, pain but no
fluctuance
2.4 Priority
Number 1
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7. Lymphonodus
(Snell, Richard. S. 2012)
Anatomy of neck :
1. Muscle
• M. platysma
• M. sternocleidomastoideus
• M. digastricus
• M. stylohyoideus
• M. sternohyoideus
• M. thyrohyoidus
• M.omohyoideus
• M. Scalenus
(Snell, Richard. S. 2012)
Lymphatic system :
The lymphatic system parallels the cardiovascular system (see the
images below). The lymphatic system is unique, in that it is a 1-
way system that returns lymph fluid via vessels to the
cardiovascular system for eventual elimination of toxic byproducts
by end organs, such as the kidney, colon, liver, skin, and lungs.
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• Fluid, known as lymph
• Vessels that transport lymph
• Organs that contain lymphoid tissue (eg, lymph nodes,
spleen, and thymus)
(Snell, 2012)
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that is called sinus limfoit medularis. This is sinus air spaces-
beratur no air spaces that contain lymph, such as sinus
subkapsularis sinus and trabekularis sinus, lymphoid medularis as
coated by retikular cells and macrophages. Cell and fiber retikulin
often menjebatani sinus – sinus in the form of loose braids.
(Junquera, 2006)
Lymph Gland Physiology
1. Limfonodi is an important part of the body's defense
mechanisms that spread throughout the body along the lymphatic
vessels. Most Limfonodi are found in the inguinal area and aksila.
2. Limfonodi liquid filter lymph function and memfagositosis
bacteria or foreign substance from liquid lymph. Macrophages are
reticular fibers woven in each node. So, when the liquid is filtered,
lymph nodules acts localize and prevent the spread of infection into
the general circulation. 3. Limfonoduli also create, store, and the
megalirkan of lymphocytes B and T lymphocytes and B
lymphocytes accumulates in. nodules limpoit limponodi, whereas
limposit T gathered under the nodules in the cortical or parakorteks
in the area. 4. Limfonoduli is also a place of antigen recognition
and activation of antigenic B lymphocytes that produce plasma
cells. Plasma cells then make and secrete specific antibodies
against specific antigens into blood and lymph vessels
(Guyton,2012)
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with the infection on uper respiratory track like cought,fever and
sore throat.
(Jonas & Thandar. 2004 )
The meaning about there is a mass on the lower right neck and it
getting worse over 4 days is enlarged of Lymph nodes, enlarged
Lymph nodes cause by lymphocyte proliferation. Macrophage in
the follicle and sinus phagocyte , then the cell is hyperplasia
(Robbins, dkk., 2007)
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(Karnath, Bernard. 2005)
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in cell-mediated immunity. these inflammatory cells will
phagocyte and will filter out the antigen that berproferasi it will be
more and more inflammatory cells that accumulate in the gland,
resulting in a lump.
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7. Idiopathic disease: Dermatopic lymphadenitis, lymphomatoid
granulomastosis, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, multifokus Langerhans
cell granulomatosis
(Isselbacher, 2012).
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rubor, and tumor. We can see the sign of inflammation on the
marble is becoming painful, warm to touch with overlying redness.
2. Since 7 days ago, he had a fever, runny nose, cough and sore throat,
also complaining of swallowing food and drinking fluids. No voice
alternate. His mother give him a medicine, but the fever going down
but then up again.
His past medical history : never has complaint like this before
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Laryng is a sphincter for air way and laryng act as a producer
voice. No voice alternate indicate that no problem in laryng.
Because there is emphasis by mass.
(Snell,2011).
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eroded inflammation the body responds by infiltration of
inflamed leucocytes enlarged tonsils sore throat.
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Salicylic acid (Acetosal or Aspirin) is used as antipyretic and anti-
inflamantory analgesk which classified in the free drug. Oher than
as a prototype, this drug is a standard in assessing similar effects.
• Salisimid
Salisimid is salicylic acid which show the analgetik and antipyretic
like Asetosal. The effect of Analgetik antipyretic of Salisimid is
more weak than Salisilat because Salisimid has first past
metabolism in the Intestinal mucous and just partly which enter
the circulation as an active substance.
• Diflunisal
Diflunisalis a derivate of difluorofenil from Salicylic acid, but in
vitro in vitro is not converted into Salicylic acid which has a
function as analgetic and anti- inflammatory.
2. Para Amino Fenol
Derivate of Para Amino Fenol is Fenastein and Asetaminofen.
Asetaminofen (paracetamol) is a Fenastein metabolism with
antipiretic effect. The antypiretic effect caused byAminobenzene
cluster.
3. Another analgesics and non-steroidal anti inflammatory
agents
• Mefenamic acid
Mefenamic acid used as analgetic, and less effective as anti-
inflammatory than aspirin. mefenamic acid is strongly bound to
plasma proteins.
• Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen as derivate of Propionat acid which has an analgesic
properties with not stong anti-inflammatory power, analgesic effect
is like aspirin.
(Tanu, 2012)
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g) How the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the
drug?
Answer :
1. Ibuprofen
Pharmacokinetics:
Rapid absorbtion of ibuprofen through the stomach and maximum
levels in plasma are achieve after 1-2 hours. 90% of ibuprofen is
bound in plasma proteins. Excretion progresses rapidly throughthe
urine as a metabolite or conjuncture.
Pharmacodynamic:
This drug is analgesic with inflammatory power, that is not too
strong. The analgesic effect is same as aspirin.
2. Paracetamol (asetaminofen)
Pharmacokinetics:
Paracetamol is absorbed rapidly and completely through the gastro
intestinal tract. The highest concentration in plasma is achieved
within 0,5 hours and the half-life of plasma between 1-3 hours.
This drug is metabolized by liver microsomal enzymes. The drug is
spread through out of the body fluids, and excreted through by the
kidney.
Pharmacodynamics:
Paracetamol analgesic effect of eliminating or reducing mild to
moderatepain. Both of that can make lower body temperature. The
anti inflammatory effect is very weak, soits not used as
antireumatic.
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h) How the indication and contraindication of the drug?
Answer :
• Salisilat
Dose for adult:325-650 mg by orally every three until four hours,
and for children: 15-20 mg/kg given every four until six hours.
Based on the association of aspirin used for Reye’s syndrome,
aspirin is contraindicated as an antipyretic for children under 12
years. In the UK aspirin is prohibited used for children under16
years.
• Paracetamol
In indonesiathe used of paracetamol as ananalgesic and antypyretic
is replaced the used of salisilat. Paracetamol should not given for
long term because can cause analgesic nephropathy
(Tanu,2012).
3. Phyisical examination :
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Temperature <36 o C :Hypothermia Temperature 37,9 o C
36-37,5 o C: Normal Interpretation :
37,5- 40 o C : Subfebris Subfebris
>40 o C : hyperthermia
RR 16-24x/menit RR 24x/menit
Interpretation :
Normal
4. Specific examination :
Head : Pupils are equal and reactive. Sclera is white and conjunctiva
are clear.
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Pulmo/ lungs normal
Conditions Interpretation
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body -> the immune reaction increases and inflammation reactions
occur -> cellular defense proliferation occurs in the Lymph gland
-> a lump due to follicular follicular hyperplasia-> follicles in the
limf and followed by the germinal center are increasingly actively
produce T cell lymphocytes and macrophages-> the Lymph gland
until the inflammatory response gets stronger -> causes the Lymph
gland to enlarge .
(Price, S, Lorraine, M., 2006)
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6. If sign and symptoms are linked
a) How to diagnose the disease in the case?
Answer :
• Anamnesis:
a. A 7 year old boy broughkt by his mother to Puskesmas
because there is a mass on the lower right neck and getting
worse over 4 days.
b. The mass started as a small lump that has enlarge to the size
of a marble and now is becoming painful, and warm to touch
with with overlaying redness.
c. difficulty to move his neck
d. Since 7 days ago, he had a fever, runny nose, cough and
sore throat, also complaining of swallow alternate
e. His mother give him a medicine, but the fever going down
but then up again.
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Differential Lymphadenitis MalignantLymp Malignant CronicLimphoc
Diagnosis homa(Hodgkin) Lymphoma ytic Leukimia
(non Hodgkin) (CLL)
Age < 30 years old < 30 th&other> 20-39 years old Adultsage
50 years old (more on old
age)
Sex P>L P>L P<L P<L
Lymphadenop + + + +
athy Local dan generalisation
generalisation
Fever Subfebris + 38ºC Subfebris
Pain + - - -
Consistension Tender Heavy Heavy Heavy
of mass
Hepatospleno - + + +
megaly
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d) What is the working diagnosis?
Answer:
Lymphadenitis et causal Tonsillophayringitis
Non- Pharmacologycaltherapy:
1. Prevention by maintaining health and body hygiene can
help prevent the occurrence of various infections.
2. To help reduce pain, can be compressed warm water or
given analgesic drugs.
3. Lymph node enlargement procedure based on the cause. if
the cause as the virus can heal itself and does not require any
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treatment other than observation. treatment of lymph node
infections by bacteria is by oral antibiotics. when the cause of
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is given anti-tuberculosis drugs.
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2.6 Conslusion
7-year-old boy has a lump in the right lower neck ± 2cm size increasingly
enlarged with complaints of pain, redness, fever, cough, and runny nose because
lymphadenitis et causa tonsillopharyngitis.
Immune respons ↑
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Guyton, A. C., Hall, J. E., 2012. Buku Ajar Fisiologi Kedokteran. Edisi
12. Jakarta : EGC.
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Partridge, Elizabeth. 2016. Lymphadenitis.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/960858-overview seen on a
September, 21th 2017.
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