rubella Scalp infections Rarely, mononucleosis
In the ears
lymph nodes behind the pinna (behind the ears)
Lymphopathy
Adenectomy
Swollen lymph nodes would be a symptom of a disease rather than the disease itself.
The Plague
Some of the lymph nodes associated with the breast are: *Internal mammary *Pectoral *Subscapular *Central axillary *Lateral *Intraclavicular
Trapping bacteria.
Lymphadenopathy is any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes. This can occur due to infection, autoimmune disease or malignancy.
tiny vessels
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After it travels through the lymphatic system, the lymph nodes filter lymph, trapping bacteria and other disease-causing microorganisms in the fluid.Lymphatic vessels open into veins and the fluid re-enters the bloodstream.As lymph flows through the lymphatic system, it passes through small knobs of tissue called lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter the lymph, trapping bacteria and other microorganisms that cause disease. When the body is fighting an infection, the lymph nodes enlarge. If you've ever had "swollen glands" when you've been sick, you've actually had swollen lymph nodes.