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What is mild but significant retroperitoneal periaortic lymphadenopathy of uncertain etiology?
This is potentially concerning (although the condition could certainly be benign). Any significant retroperitoneal periaortic lymphadenopathy could indicate that a malignant (cancerous) process may be present. Unless this is a very elderly patient who wishes no invasive tests or procedures, this situation should be investigated further.
When doing a lumpectomy are the sentinel lymph nodes also removed along with the axillary lymph nodes?
Typically, the sentinel nodes are axillary nodes. If you are having the axillary nodes removed, the sentinal nodes will also be removed.
Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.
Where are the mediastinal nodes?
The Mediastinal Nodes are lymph nodes located in the center of the chest. The Superior Mediastinal Nodes are adjacent to the Trachea and Esophagus. The Inferior Mediastinal Nodes lie between the lower lobes of the Lungs.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
Where are the jugulodigastric lymph nodes located?
The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are located in the neck close to the cervical nodes.
How many nodes does the model of your WAN have?
150 nodes
What identifys nodes on a stem?
The presence of buds at the nodes
How many nodes in 4f?
3 nodes in 4f
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What filters out microorganisms and foreign material that have been engulfed by the lymphocytes?
Lymph Nodes
Are there lymph nodes in the jawline?
Yes there are, they are the submandibular lymph nodes
