In general, a lymph node is a checkpoint along the route of your lymphatic system, a part of your immune system that’s ...

which is why a variety of illnesses can cause swollen lymph nodes. On the mild end, that includes everything from the common cold to strep throat to a localized skin infection from a cut.

These have their own pros and cons. When it comes to swollen lymph nodes in dogs, proper diagnostic testing is important considering the risks for serious conditions such as lymphoma. There are ...

Intraoperative frozen biopsy and sentinel lymph nodes technique have not shown sufficient accuracy to avoid extended lymphadenectomy, due to the significant rates of skip lymphatic metastasis.

A joint research team has announced that it is possible to detect and precisely remove metastatic lymph nodes during endometrial cancer surgery using neo-mannosyl human serum albumin-indocyanine ...

Lymph is the fluid in your lymphatic system. Blood reaches tiny capillaries that have small holes in them to let some of the fluid escape or seep out into the tissues. Along with the fluid are some ...

Boulder County health officials said people can catch tularemia through bites from infected insects, most commonly ticks and ...

During surgery, your doctor may also do a lymph node biopsy. This procedure lets them take a sample of lymph nodes to inspect for cancer cells. It can be hard to choose between a lumpectomy or ...

Dr. Nicole Saphier said hidden signs of breast cancer include abnormal nipple discharge, itchy or inflamed skin, and swollen lymph nodes.

According to a release, the affected person lives near Boulder and began experiencing fever symptoms on Oct. 2, which later ...