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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.
How are harmful organism removed from your lymph?
the spleen and the lymph nodes
I have breast cancer and i have to have my lymph nodes removed is there a hospital stay?
If you have breast cancer and you just had your lymph nodes removed, a hospital stay is very important.
What happens when the cervical lymph nodes are removed?
You have about 500 lymph nodes are there in your body. There are about 300 lymph nodes in your neck region only. It is not possible to remove them all. When you remove few lymph nodes, it does not affect your health adversely.
Why does the axillary area swell when the lymph nodes have been removed?
the axillary area smells after the lymph nodes have been removed due to presence of sweat glands.
Is the lymphatic system invisible?
No; lymph nodes can be surgically removed.
Can lymph nodes be removed?
Yes, lymph nodes can be removed surgically in a procedure known as lymph node dissection. This is often done to investigate or treat conditions such as cancer or infection. However, removal of lymph nodes can sometimes lead to complications related to lymphatic drainage and potential immune system impairment.
Within which structures in humans are bacteria and dead cells removed from lymph?
Bacteria and dead cells are removed from lymph within lymph nodes, which are small bean-shaped structures located along the lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes contain immune cells that help filter and eliminate these harmful substances from the lymph fluid before it is returned to the blood circulation.
Is the statement In a radical neck dissection the tumor and surrounding musculature are removed but cervical lymph nodes are left intact true or false?
Cervical lymph nodes are removed in a radical neck dissection.
Where are Bacteria and dead cells removed from circulatory fluid?
Lymph Nodes
In what to cases are lymph nodes removed during malignant melanoma surgery?
If the patient has enlarged lymph nodes or the depth of the tumor has led to the evaluation by CAT scan showing enlarged nodes, resection of the nodes will be considered.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
