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Results 1 - 10 of 225 for lymph nodes
  1. Lymph node biopsy 
    A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that make white blood cells ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003933.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Swollen lymph nodes 
    Lymph nodes are present throughout your body. They are an important part of your immune system. Lymph nodes help your body recognize and fight germs, infections, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003097.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Lymph node culture 
    Lymph node culture is a laboratory test done on a sample from a lymph node to identify germs that cause infection. ... A sample is needed from a lymph node. The sample may be taken ... (aspiration) from the lymph node or during a lymph node biopsy . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003737.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lymphadenitis 
    Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes (also called lymph glands). It is a complication of certain bacterial infections.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001301.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cancer and lymph nodes 
    Lymph nodes are part of the lymph system , a network of organs, nodes, ducts, and vessels that support ... little filters throughout the body. The cells in lymph nodes help to destroy infection, such as from a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000824.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Neck dissection 
    ... dissection is surgery to examine and remove the lymph nodes in the neck. ... dissection is a major surgery done to remove lymph nodes that may contain cancer. It is done in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007573.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Armpit lump 
    ... armpit can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. ... Lumps in the armpit may have many causes. Lymph nodes act as filters that can catch germs or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003099.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Swollen lymph nodes in the groin (image) 
    Lymph nodes play an important part in the body's defense against infection. Swelling might occur even if the infection is trivial or not apparent. Swelling of lymph nodes generally results from localized or systemic infection, abscess ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9000.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Kawasaki disease 
    ... autoimmune disorder . The problem affects the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, walls of the blood vessels, and the heart. ... mostly around the nails, palms, and soles) Swollen lymph nodes in the neck (often only one lymph node ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000989.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Swollen lymph node (image) 
    Lymph nodes play an important part in the body's defense against infection. Swelling might occur even if the infection is trivial or not apparent. Swelling of lymph nodes generally results from localized or systemic infection, abscess ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9833.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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