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What causes calcified subcarinal lymph nodes?
he has pain in right side
What is subcarinal adenopathy?
Subcarinal adenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes in a designated area of your body. It is diagnosed with an X-ray.
What is mediastinal lymphadenopathy of lymph node of subcarinal region?
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum area of the chest. Lymphadenopathy of the lymph node of the subcarinal region specifically involves enlargement of lymph nodes located beneath the carina, which is the point where the trachea divides into the left and right bronchi. It can be caused by various conditions such as infections, inflammation, or malignancies in the chest cavity.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
What filters out microorganisms and foreign material that have been engulfed by the lymphocytes?
Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
Anterior and posterior cervical lymph nodes.
What is the difference between cephalic lymph nodes and pectoral lymph nodes?
The pectoral lymph nodes are also known as the anterior group and can be found just inferior to the pectoralis minor muscle, the cephalic nodes are also known as deltopectoral lymph nodes and they receive lymph from the superficial vessels only
What is metabolically active subcarinal lymphadenopathy?
Metabolically active subcarinal lymphadenopathy refers to enlarged lymph nodes in the subcarinal region of the chest that are taking up increased glucose on a positron emission tomography (PET) scan, indicating increased metabolic activity. This finding is commonly associated with conditions such as infection, inflammation, or malignancy in the chest area. Further evaluation with imaging studies or biopsy may be needed to determine the underlying cause.
What lymph nodes are located in the groin region?
inguinal
