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All lymph nodes have a few basic functions -
1. they test the lymph (a clear substance which originates from the blood) for foreign substances
2. if the lymph contains anything foreign they send lymphocytes into the bloodstream to try and destroy it
3. they filter the lymph - sending only clean lymph back into the lymphatic system.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoAll lymph nodes create lymphocytes (fighter cells), the cervical ones are the easiest for the doctor to use to check for swelling and what not.
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What is a cervical lymph node?
What is cervical lymphadenopathy?
What are areas of lymph node concentration?
axillry, inguinal, cervical, and mediastinal
Is a lymph node infection contagious?
That is the tricky question! The infection of the lymph node will not be transmissible. But then the cause of the cervical lymphadenitis may be in the lungs, usually tuberculosis. It is transmissible by air born infection, when the patient coughs.
What is a small node of tissue that filters lymph?
A lymph node.
What are small oval structures that occur in clusters along the paths of the lymph vessels?
The small oval structures that cluster along the lymph vessels are called lymph nodes. The nodes that can be palpated are the cervical, axillary and inguinal nodes.
What is the icd code for reactive lymph node?
A reactive lymph node is the same as an enlarged lymph node. Lymph nodes can become enlarged for a variety of reasons, most of which aren't serious. The ICD code for a reactive lymph node is 785.6.
What is para aortic prominent lymph node?
A paraaortic prominent lymph node is a lymph node more noticable than the others and found near the aorta.
Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.
What is the difference between an incision and excision of lymph nodes?
The difference between incision and excision of lymph nodes is very simple. The incision of a lymph node is when the biopsy only takes part of the lymph node during surgery. The excision of the lymph node is when the whole lymph node is removed.
What is the function of the submental lymph node?
The submandibular lymph nodes are located between the salivary gland and the mandible. Their function is to drain debris and waste substances from all regions of the oral cavity.
What is the significance of sentinel lymph node?
A sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node that drains a cancer. If a cancer has not spread to the first draining lymph node near a cancer, there is a high likelihood it has not spread elsewhere.
Lump on your neck what can it be?
possibly an swollen lymph node possibly an swollen lymph node
