lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes) in children and young people - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last edited 11/2022 and last reviewed 12/2022
Lumps or masses
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Lymphadenopathy (unexplained) in children and young people | Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's lymphoma | Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms, particularly fever, night sweats, shortness of breath, pruritus or weight loss |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Lymphadenopathy (generalised) in children and young people | Leukaemia | Offer a very urgent full blood count (within 48 hours) |
For more details then to the CCLG guidance below:
Findings that may be associated with a cancer diagnosis in childhood
This summary is taken from the CCLG Referral guidance for suspected cancer in children and young people.
The full document can be downloaded from www.cclg.org.uk/guidelines
Table adapted from: Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). Referral guidance for suspected cancer in children and young people. UK: CCLG; 2021. Available from URL: http://www.cclg.org.uk/guidelines
© CCLG 2021
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
findings that may be associated with a cancer diagnosis in childhood