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Where is dog popliteal lymph node?
on the back side of the hind leg, behind the knee.
What is a small node of tissue that filters lymph?
A lymph node.
What is lymph node bx?
On it's way lymph passes through masses of tissue called lymph nodes
What is the most common cause of swollen lymph node behind ear in child?
The most common cause of a swollen lymph node behind the ear in a child is due to an infection of some sort. It could be an ear infection, flu or tonsillitis.
What are the spaces within a lymph node called?
It's called the subcapsular sinus
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 does the term retroauricular lymph node imply about its anatomical position?
Retroauricular lymphnodes are those lymph nodes that are behind the auricles or the pinna of the ears.
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.
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 a removal of a lymph node called?
The removal of a lymph node is called a lymphadenectomy. This surgical procedure is often performed to diagnose or treat conditions such as cancer, infections, or lymphatic diseases. Depending on the extent of the surgery, it can involve the removal of one or more lymph nodes.
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.
What are the strands that extend inward from the capsule of a lymph node and subdivide it into several compartments called nodules?
The strands that extend inward from the capsule of a lymph node and subdivide it into several compartments are called trabeculae. These trabeculae are composed of connective tissue and help support the structure of the lymph node while also providing a framework for the arrangement of lymphatic tissue within. They play a crucial role in organizing the lymph node's architecture, facilitating the movement of lymph fluid, and housing immune cells.
