Are swollen lymph nodes in the neck benign or malignant?

Swollen lymph nodes in the baby's neck are most likely caused by lymphocyte hyperplasia. Of course, it may also be caused by the division and replication of lymphocytes that are not regulated by genes. Sometimes, swollen lymph nodes in a baby's neck may be accompanied by respiratory infections, so parents should carefully observe their children's physical reactions, such as checking whether the child has a fever or shortness of breath, and take the child to the hospital for treatment in time.

Sometimes, swollen lymph nodes in a baby's neck may be benign swelling, including swelling caused by various infections, connective tissue diseases and allergic reactions. The clinical course is usually benign and can be fully recovered within a certain period of time as the cause is eliminated.

Of course, swollen lymph nodes in the baby's neck does not rule out the possibility of malignant swelling, including malignant tumors originating in the lymph nodes such as lymphoma, lymphocytic leukemia, malignant histiocytosis and other malignant tumors.

Sometimes, swollen lymph nodes in a baby's neck may be a type of swelling between benign and malignant, such as angioprimitive immunocytic lymphadenopathy and angiofollicular lymphadenopathy. It often starts out benign but can become malignant and fatal.

In our lives, the most common cause of swollen lymph nodes in children's neck is infection, which can be caused by viral or bacterial infection, or by infectious mononucleosis. In addition, certain pathogens, such as chlamydia or worm infection, even Treponema pallidum infection and HIV infection may cause swollen lymph nodes in the baby's neck. If you find this problem, you can go to the hospital for a detailed examination, such as a physical examination, bacterial culture test, or blood and bone marrow examination.