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Palpation of the left axillary demonstrated palpable lymph nodes extending into the ipsilateral anterior thorax?
palpation of the left axillary region demonstrated palpable lymph nodes extending into the ipsilateral anterior thorax
Why do doctors check for swollen lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes are the site of white blood cell production.
What does palpated mean in medical terms?
Palpation in medical terms means using your hands or fingers to examine someone. For instance, when your doctor checks the lymph nodes ("glands") in your neck, she is using palpation.
A diagnostic procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer?
A lymph node dissection
Is a diagnostic procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer?
A lymph node dissection
Why Bimanual palpation for stone required in examining salivary gland pathology?
if u palpate it with one hand it will get elevated in floor of mouth so prevent that and to differentiate it from submandibular lymph node which is usually stable while single handed palpation this method is used
What is the most definitive diagnostic tool in determining staging for lymphoma?
A biopsy of the enlarged lymph node is the most definitive diagnostic tool for staging purposes.
What is the most definitive diagnostic tool in deterring stages for lymphoma?
A biopsy of the enlarged lymph node is the most definitive diagnostic tool for staging purposes.
What are matted lymph nodes?
Typically, when lymph nodes are referred to as 'matted' it means that upon palpation, the nodes appear to move in a connected fashion. Nodes that are matted can be either benign or malignant, but in malignant cases, 'matted nodes' typically is a portent of a poor prognosis.
What do mucus saliva and tears have in common?
They are made of lymph.
What is lymphangiography?
This is a medical test in which the patient is injected with a contrast dye, and then x-rayed for to view lymphatic circulation and lymph nodes for diagnostic purposes.
Can lymph nodes leak fluid?
Lymph nodes can produce and contain lymph fluid, but they do not typically leak fluid. If a lymph node is damaged or infected, it may become enlarged or tender, but leakage of lymphatic fluid from a lymph node is not a common occurrence.
