The system includes approximately 800 lymph nodes strategically positioned throughout your body, with significant clusters in the neck, armpits, chest, abdomen, and groin.

The neck contains many lymph nodes, with more than 300 in the head and neck area. Clusters of nodes sit around the ear, under the jaw and chin, and down either side of the neck.

In general, a lymph node is a checkpoint along the route of your lymphatic system, a part of your immune system that’s responsible for catching and filtering out foreign substances that could cause ...

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Swollen lymph nodes, or swollen glands, in the neck may indicate an infection. They can also occur due to a medical condition, such as an immune disorder or, less commonly, cancer. Treatment can ...

Swollen glands in the neck are swollen lymph nodes and often mean your body is fighting an infection. Causes include viruses, bacteria, autoimmune disorders, and more.

Updated threshold values of preoperative serum calcitonin predict different extents of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in ...

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Having a general anaesthetic means you won’t be able to eat or drink for several hours beforehand. You usually stop eating at least 6 hours before the procedure. You can usually drink water up to 2 ...

You have more than 300 lymph nodes in your head and neck. Cancer can either start in these lymph nodes or spread there from other body parts. Symptoms include swelling, fever, and night sweats.

Get information about the different types of surgery you might have to remove lymph nodes in the neck. Skip to main content. Together we will beat cancer. Donate. Menu ... Issue 6. Neck dissection for ...