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Q: Why have a Cat scan of abdomen for swollen lymph nodes?
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Can lymph nodes swell from hard constant rubbing?

About two years ago, I discovered a pea-size lymph node right in front of my left shoulder. I was not sure what this was, so I kept messing with it and rubbing it. The next morning, it was enlarged. I then realized that it was indeed a lymph node and that I had irritated it. A few months went by, and the lymph node was the size of a lima bean. Being concerned, I visited my doctor. I explained to her what I had done. Just to be safe, she orderd a CT scan of my neck and a complete blood count. The blood work was fine and the CT scan was fine. The CT scan report read that I had a "benign" cervical lymph node in my neck that was enlarged. More than likely, I had aggravated it to the point that it will never return to its original pea-size shape. I still find myself checking it.


What is the function of the lymphatic system in the human body?

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What is sub-centimeter?

Typically referring to a measurement on an imaging study (xray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound), "sub-centimeter" refers to a measurement less than 1 centimeter. For instance, a phrase such as "several sub-centimeter perihilar nodes are noted," means there are lymph nodes which are enlarged in the peri-hilar region of the lungs, but these are less than 1 centimeter in greatest diameter.