Unexplained lymphadenopathy: Recognizing rare disease patterns in rheumatology

In this episode of Arthritis At Home, we are sharing the #CRArthritis interview with Dr. Luke Chen, hematologist and Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University. Dr. Chendefines what lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) is and how it’s related to rheumatology and hematology. Lymphadenopathy is often a sign of inflammatory or infectious process happening in the body. A biopsy may not always reveal the underlying issues, but certain blood tests may help diagnose or rule out certain conditions.  About Dr. Luke Chen Dr. Luke Chen is a hematologist and Professor of Medicine Dalhousie University. He is also an Affiliate Professor at the University of British Columbia. His clinical and research interests are in rare inflammatory disease including IgG4-related disease, Still’s disease, and cytokine storm syndromes.  Additional learning resources Lymphadenopathy of IgG4-related disease: An underdiagnosed and overdiagnosed entitySwollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)Lymph Node Assessment Primary Care Pathway (Alberta Health Services)