Cervical suppurative lymphadenitis in children: diagnostic and management aspects

Cervical lymphadenopathy is a frequent diagnosis in children (encountered in up to 45% of healthy children), as well as a challenging matter for both parents and physician. A complex diagnostic and therapeutical algorithm should be followed step by step in the presence of a neck swelling in a child. The authors review clinical data from the literature, as well as one example of cervical suppuration from their own experience.