{"product_id":"2940154388587","title":"Lymphadenopathy, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eLymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands present throughout the body.\u003cbr\u003eThey are part of the lymph system, which carries the lymph fluid, nutrients, and waste substances between the body tissues and the bloodstream.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph system is an essential part of the immune system, the defense system of the body against disease.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it passes through them, trapping bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances, which are then destroyed by lymphocytes (special forms of white blood cells).\u003cbr\u003eLymph nodes may be found singly or in groups.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph node may be so small like the head of a pin or as large as an olive.\u003cbr\u003eClusters of lymph nodes can be felt in the neck, groin, and underarms.\u003cbr\u003eLymph nodes normally are not painful or tender.\u003cbr\u003eMost lymph nodes in the body cannot be felt.\u003cbr\u003eSwollen lymph nodes frequently occur in one location where an injury, infection, or tumor forms near or in the lymph node.\u003cbr\u003eFinding which lymph nodes are swelling can assist in detecting the problem.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes on either side of the neck, behind the ears, or under the jaw, frequently become swollen when the patient has caught a cold or develops sore throat.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes can also become swollen after an injury such as a laceration or wound near the lymph node or when a tumor or infection forms in the mouth, head, or neck.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes in the armpit (axillary) may swell from an infection or injury to the arm or hand.\u003cbr\u003eAn occasional cause of axillary swelling may be due to lymph node involvement in breast cancer or lymphoma.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes in the groin (inguinal) may become swollen as a result of spread of germs from an injury or infection in the foot, leg, groin, or genitals.\u003cbr\u003eRarely, certain cancers such as testicular cancer, lymphoma, or melanoma may produce a swollen lymph node in this region.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes that are above the collarbone (supraclavicular) may become swollen from an infection or tumor in the regions of the lungs, breasts, neck, or abdomen.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes are clusters of lymphatic cells present with some extracellular matrix that are not surrounded by a connective tissue capsule.\u003cbr\u003eThey contain proliferating B-lymphocytes and some macrophages.\u003cbr\u003eT-lymphocytes are located outside the germinal center.\u003cbr\u003eThey filter the germs and attack the antigens.\u003cbr\u003eIn some areas of the body, many lymphatic nodules cluster together to form larger structures\u003cbr\u003eLymph nodes are found throughout the body.\u003cbr\u003eThey are an important part of the immune system.\u003cbr\u003eThe lymph nodes assist the body detects and fight the germs, infections, and other foreign bodies.\u003cbr\u003eThe term \"swollen glands\" refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes.\u003cbr\u003eThe medical term for swollen lymph nodes is lymphadenopathy.\u003cbr\u003eIn a child, a node is considered enlarged if it is more than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) wide.\u003cbr\u003eFrequent areas where the lymph nodes can be palpated (felt) with the fingers) are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Groin\u003cbr\u003e2. Armpit\u003cbr\u003e3. Neck (there is a chain of lymph nodes on either side of the front of the neck, both sides of the neck, and along each side of the back of the neck)\u003cbr\u003e4. Under the jaw and chin\u003cbr\u003e5. Behind the ears\u003cbr\u003e6. At the back of the head\u003cbr\u003eCauses\u003cbr\u003eInfections are the most frequent cause of swollen lymph nodes.\u003cbr\u003eInfections that can cause them are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Abscessed or impacted tooth\u003cbr\u003e2. Ear infection\u003cbr\u003e3. Colds, flu, and other infections\u003cbr\u003e4. Gingivitis\u003cbr\u003e5. Mononucleosis\u003cbr\u003e6. Mouth sores\u003cbr\u003e7. Sexually transmitted illness\u003cbr\u003e8. Tonsillitis\u003cbr\u003e9. Tuberculosis\u003cbr\u003e10. Skin infections\u003cbr\u003eOther than swollen lymph nodes, blood tests, an ultrasound scan or computerized tomography (CT) scan, and a biopsy may be needed.\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment is dependent on the cause of the swollen nodes.\u003cbr\u003eSwollen lymph glands are normally a sign of infection or cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Lymphadenopathy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Lymphadenitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Lymphoma\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156369260784,"sku":"2940154388587","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154388587_p0.jpg?v=1764066508","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154388587","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}