Preferred term label:
Hilar lymph node enlargement
Synonyms
Hilar lymphadenopathy
Definition (free text, please give PubMed ID)
Hilar lymphadenopathy is swelling or enlargement of lymph nodes localised in hila, wedge-shaped anatomical structures containing pulmonary vessels, major bronchi, nerves and lymph nodes. Hilar lymph nodes are not visible on chest X-ray if they are not enlarged. Hilar lymph node enlargement can be caused by benign and malignant conditions and can be symmetrical (bilateral) or asymmetrical (unilateral).
Parent term (use hpo.jax.org/app)
HP:0002716
Diseases characterized by this term? (e.g. Orphanet or OMIM number)
sarcoidosis
tuberculosis
histoplasmosis
coccidioidomycosis
malignancy
silicosis
berylliosis
heart failure
Preferred term label: Hilar lymph node enlargement
Synonyms Hilar lymphadenopathy
Definition (free text, please give PubMed ID) Hilar lymphadenopathy is swelling or enlargement of lymph nodes localised in hila, wedge-shaped anatomical structures containing pulmonary vessels, major bronchi, nerves and lymph nodes. Hilar lymph nodes are not visible on chest X-ray if they are not enlarged. Hilar lymph node enlargement can be caused by benign and malignant conditions and can be symmetrical (bilateral) or asymmetrical (unilateral).
Parent term (use hpo.jax.org/app) HP:0002716
Diseases characterized by this term? (e.g. Orphanet or OMIM number) sarcoidosis tuberculosis histoplasmosis coccidioidomycosis malignancy silicosis berylliosis heart failure
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