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1 day ago · Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system. This network of organs and lymph vessels plays a key role in the immune system, the body's defense mechanism against disease and other foreign ...
3 days ago · Anatomy. Lymph nodes are small kidney- or bean-shaped organs, usually less than one inch (2.6 cm) in length. They are found in clusters of several nodes in many regions of the body, especially in the neck, armpits, trunk, and groin. The exterior of each lymph node is connected to many smaller lymphatic vessels.
5 days ago · Swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) can be caused by an infection, autoimmune disease, medications, and certain cancers. The condition may be mild or severe, localized or generalized, acute or chronic.
3 days ago · The lymphatic system is a system of capillaries, vessels, nodes and other organs that transport a fluid called lymph from the tissues as it returns to the bloodstream. The lymphatic tissue of these organs filters and cleans the lymph of any debris, abnormal cells, or pathogens.
3 days ago · The mediastinal nodes are a group of lymph nodes located in the thoracic cavity of the body. These nodes play an important role in the filtration of lymph before it is returned to circulatory system.
5 days ago · Swollen lymph nodes are a common first symptom of lymphoma. However, the symptoms may be due to many other diseases, so lymphoma must be diagnosed by a healthcare provider. The diagnostic process involves a physical exam, blood work, lymph node biopsy, and imaging.
4 days ago · Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is one of the crucial factors in determining the optimal treatment approach for colorectal cancer. The objective of this study was to establish and validate a column chart for predicting LNM in colon cancer patients. We extracted a total of 83,430 cases of colon cancer from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, spanning the years 2010 ...
