Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. During an infection, they accumulate bacteria or dead or diseased cells and may swell.

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an indication ...

Lymph node count has prognostic implications in bladder cancer patients who are treated with radical cystectomy. Lymph nodes that are too small to identify grossly can easily be missed, potentially ...

Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. They are small, bean-shaped glands that play a crucial role in the immune system. During an infection, a person may notice swollen lymph nodes. The body ...

Swollen lymph nodes, or swollen glands, in the neck may indicate an infection. They can also occur due to a medical condition, such as an immune disorder or, less commonly, cancer. Treatment can ...

Examination of ticklish patients may be difficult. Strategies for examining ticklish patients have been reported in the fields of pediatric neurology (i.e., using the Chaddock maneuver in preference ...

HealthDay News — A novel triple-handed approach allows for examination of lymph-node basins without eliciting a ticklish response, according to a letter to the editor published in the March 10 issue ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If they last for a long time or occur with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment is specific to the cause of the swollen ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, head, and other parts of the body often occur when your body is fighting an infection or disease. Lymph nodes filter fluids from the lymphatic system. If the ...

Two Articles published Online first and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet show that two common adjuvant treatments for women with early endometrial cancer — removing the pelvic lymph nodes or ...

Phase I to II Multicenter Study of Oblimersen Sodium, a Bcl-2 Antisense Oligonucleotide, in Patients With Advanced Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia The literature review identified one published ...