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  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 using a needle ... ) from the lymph node or during a lymph node biopsy . The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003737.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cancer and lymph nodes 
    Lymph nodes are part of the lymph system , a network of organs, nodes, ducts, and vessels that support the body's immune system. Nodes are little filters throughout the body. The cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000824.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. 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
  6. Neck dissection 
    ... is surgery to examine and remove the lymph nodes in the neck. ... 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. Sentinel node biopsy (image) 
    Sentinel node biopsy is a technique which helps determine if a cancer has spread (metastasized), or is contained locally. ... the next step is to find the lymph node closest to the tumor site and retrieve it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19305.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Armpit lump 
    ... can have many causes. These include swollen lymph nodes, infections, or cysts. ... 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
  9. Sick sinus syndrome 
    ... the heart's pacemaker. It is called the sinoatrial node, sinus node or SA node. Its role is to keep the heart beat ... rhythm problems due to problems with the sinus node, such as: The heartbeat rate is too slow, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000161.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. 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
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