The lymphatic system is a major part of the immune system. It’s made up of various lymph nodes and vessels. The human body has hundreds of lymph nodes throughout different locations in the body. The ...

HealthDay News — A novel triple-handed approach allows for examination of lymph-node basins without eliciting a ticklish response, according to a letter to the editor published in the March 10 issue ...

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune cells, ...

Myths and Facts: Continuing our series, GP and paediatrics specialist Dr David Capehorn debunks some common myths and explains some less well understood facts about cervical lymphadenopathy in ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck often mean that your body is fighting an infection. See a doctor if you have painful, swollen lymph nodes or if they persist for weeks or worsen. You can treat swollen ...

Background A 66-year-old Asian man presented with a tongue ulcer and without palpable metastases to the neck nodes. A thorough clinical examination of the head and neck region did not reveal any other ...

"Given the high probability of treatment failure, surgical salvage should be offered, ideally, for a select group of patients with recurrent or persistent cervical cancer who have a high probability ...

Cervical lymph nodes are small nodes or glands in the neck. Swelling in the neck may indicate a nearby infection or other health condition. Treatment for cervical lymph nodes can depend on the cause.