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Lymphoma (6,669 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

Lymphoma is a group of blood and lymph tumors that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The name typically refers to just the cancerous
Lymphadenopathy (2,119 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency. Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type
Bubonic plague (5,480 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
include fever, headaches, and vomiting, as well as swollen and painful lymph nodes occurring in the area closest to where the bacteria entered the skin
Melanoma (16,297 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
controversial, sentinel lymph node biopsies and examination of the lymph nodes are also performed in patients to assess spread to the lymph nodes. A diagnosis
Kawasaki disease (11,715 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Kawasaki disease (also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) is a syndrome of unknown cause that results in a fever and mainly affects children
Plague (disease) (3,618 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
shortness of breath, coughing and chest pain; bubonic plague affects the lymph nodes, making them swell; and septicemic plague infects the blood and can
Inguinal lymph nodes (771 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the superficial inguinal lymph nodes and deep inguinal lymph nodes. The superficial inguinal lymph nodes are the inguinal lymph nodes that form a chain
Hodgkin lymphoma (8,544 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
multinucleated Reed–Sternberg cells (RS cells) are present in the patient's lymph nodes. The condition was named after the English physician Thomas Hodgkin
Superior mesenteric lymph nodes (378 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mesenteric lymph nodes may be divided into three principal groups: mesenteric lymph nodes ileocolic lymph nodes mesocolic lymph nodes The mesenteric lymph nodes
Cervical lymph nodes (1,960 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cervical lymph nodes are lymph nodes found in the neck. Of the 800 lymph nodes in the human body, 300 are in the neck. Cervical lymph nodes are subject
Periaortic lymph nodes (452 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
periaortic lymph nodes (also known as lumbar) are a group of lymph nodes that lie in front of the lumbar vertebrae near the aorta. These lymph nodes receive
Lymphogram (676 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
structures of the lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels. Lymphangiography is the same procedure
Oral cancer (7,902 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
can include a combination of surgery (to remove the tumor and regional lymph nodes), radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy. The types
Squamous-cell carcinoma (2,312 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC), also known as epidermoid carcinoma, comprises a number of different types of cancer that begin in squamous cells. These
Vascular disease (2,001 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of cardiovascular disease. Disorders in this vast network of blood and lymph vessels can cause a range of health problems that can sometimes become severe
Lymphotherapy (299 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(lymphatic physiotherapy) is a method by which pressure applied on specific lymph nodes alters lymphatic response. Proponents state it can be used for lymphedema
Supraclavicular lymph nodes (658 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Supraclavicular lymph nodes are lymph nodes found above the clavicle, that can be felt in the supraclavicular fossa. The supraclavicular lymph nodes on the
Internal iliac lymph nodes (204 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
paraaortic lymph nodes. Regional lymph tissue Deep lymph nodes and vessels of the thorax and abdomen. External iliac lymph nodes pararectal lymph nodes This
Castleman disease (2,400 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
describes a group of rare lymphoproliferative disorders that involve enlarged lymph nodes, and a broad range of inflammatory symptoms and laboratory abnormalities
Liposuction (4,536 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the lymph system.” This may be referenced either way above, but the technique is the same. This is an anesthesia technique recommended for lymph-sparing
Lymphangitis (1,061 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
such as bacteria and viruses, as well as foreign bodies and organisms. The lymph nodes are found in proximity to unique white blood cells that engulf or
Submental lymph nodes (287 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The submental lymph nodes (or suprahyoid lymph nodes[citation needed]) are 2-3 lymph nodes situated in the submental triangle, between the anterior bellies
Celiac lymph nodes (134 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The celiac lymph nodes are associated with the branches of the celiac artery. Other lymph nodes in the abdomen are associated with the superior and inferior
Paratracheal lymph nodes (88 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
right and left[citation needed] paratracheal lymph nodes (or paratracheal chains[citation needed]) are lymph nodes in the neck situated lateral to the trachea
Buccinator lymph node (57 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The buccinator lymph node or nodes are one or more lymph nodes placed on the buccinator opposite the angle of the mouth. This article incorporates text
Gastric lymph nodes (185 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The gastric lymph nodes are lymph nodes (also known as lymph glands) which drain the stomach and consist of two sets, superior and inferior: The superior
Spleen (3,997 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organ found in almost all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter. The spleen plays important roles
Hepatic lymph nodes (460 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The hepatic lymph nodes consist of the following groups: (a) hepatic, on the stem of the hepatic artery, and extending upward along the common bile duct
Deep cervical lymph nodes (489 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The deep cervical lymph nodes are a group of cervical lymph nodes in the neck that form a chain along the internal jugular vein within the carotid sheath
Tracheobronchial lymph nodes (231 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The tracheobronchial lymph nodes are lymph nodes that are located around the division of trachea and main bronchi. These lymph nodes form four main groups
Jugulo-omohyoid lymph node (52 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
juguloomohyoid lymph node (tongue node) is related to the intermediate tendon of the omohyoid muscle. It is designated as one of the deep cervical lymph nodes
Elephantiasis (340 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Nonfilarial elephantiasis (or podoconiosis), an immune disease affecting the lymph vessels[citation needed] Leishmaniasis Elephantiasis, Grade 3 lymphedema
Submandibular lymph nodes (309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The submandibular lymph nodes (submaxillary glands in older texts), are some 3-6 lymph nodes situated at the inferior border of the ramus of mandible.
Mandibular lymph node (33 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The mandibular lymph node is a lymph node found near the jaw. This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy
Jugulodigastric lymph node (187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are large lymph nodes of the neck. The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are found in the proximity of where the posterior belly
Submandibular lymph nodes (309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The submandibular lymph nodes (submaxillary glands in older texts), are some 3-6 lymph nodes situated at the inferior border of the ramus of mandible.
Mandibular lymph node (33 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The mandibular lymph node is a lymph node found near the jaw. This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy
Splenic lymph node (151 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The splenic lymph nodes are found at the splenic hilum and in relation to the tail of the pancreas (pancreaticolienal lymph nodes). Their afferents are
External iliac lymph nodes (175 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The external iliac lymph nodes are lymph nodes, from eight to ten in number, that lie along the external iliac vessels. They are arranged in three groups
Jugulodigastric lymph node (187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are large lymph nodes of the neck. The jugulodigastric lymph nodes are found in the proximity of where the posterior belly
Intraglandular deep parotid lymph nodes (38 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Intraglandular deep parotid lymph nodes are a group of lymph nodes found inside the parotid gland. This article incorporates text in the public domain
Preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes (155 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes (anterior auricular glands or preauricular glands), from one to three in number, lie immediately in front of
Preaortic lymph nodes (195 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
preaortic lymph nodes lie in front of the aorta, and may be divided into celiac lymph nodes, superior mesenteric lymph nodes, and inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
Caput medusae (372 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Caput medusae is the appearance of distended and engorged superficial epigastric veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen
Retroaortic lymph nodes (79 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The retroaortic lymph nodes (or postaortic lymph nodes) are placed below the cisterna chyli, on the bodies of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. They
Subscapular axillary lymph nodes (98 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
thoracic wall; their efferents pass to the central group of axillary glands. Lymph nodes of the upper limb and breast This article incorporates text in the
Parotid lymph nodes (86 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Parotid lymph nodes are lymph nodes found near the parotid gland in the immune system. More specifically, it can refer to: deep parotid lymph nodes superficial
Jugular lymph trunk (89 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
emerge from the superior deep cervical lymph nodes and unite to efferents of the inferior deep cervical lymph nodes. On the right side, this trunk ends
Vulvar cancer (3,746 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
2015. Outcomes, however, are affected by whether spread has occurred to lymph nodes. The signs and symptoms can include: Itching, burn, or bleeding on
Mastectomy (4,772 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fluid in the wound). If the lymph nodes are also removed, additional side effects such as lymphedema (swelling of the lymph nodes) may occur. Upper limb
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (452 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is a surgical procedure to remove abdominal lymph nodes. It is used to treat testicular cancer, as well
Lateral cervical lymph nodes (92 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The lateral cervical lymph nodes are a group of lymph nodes found in the lateral side of the neck. Terminologia Anatomica divides them into: Superficial
Infraauricular deep parotid lymph nodes (38 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The infra-auricular deep parotid lymph nodes are a group of lymph nodes found underneath the ear. This article incorporates text in the public domain from
Brachial lymph nodes (93 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A brachial lymph nodes (or lateral group) are group of four to six lymph nodes which lies in relation to the medial and posterior aspects of the axillary
Deltopectoral lymph nodes (74 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
One or two deltopectoral lymph nodes (or infraclavicular nodes) are found beside the cephalic vein, between the pectoralis major and deltoideus, immediately
Superficial cervical lymph nodes (150 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The superficial cervical lymph nodes are lymph nodes that lie near the surface of the neck. Some sources state simply that they lie along the external
Retropharyngeal lymph nodes (193 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The retropharyngeal lymph nodes, from one to three in number, lie in the buccopharyngeal fascia, behind the upper part of the pharynx and in front of
Occipital lymph nodes (118 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The occipital lymph nodes, one to three in number, are located on the back of the head close to the margin of the trapezius and resting on the insertion
Pectoral axillary lymph nodes (108 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the central and partly to the subclavicular groups of axillary glands. Lymph nodes of the upper limb and breast This article incorporates text in the
Follicular B cell (426 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
centers) of secondary and tertiary lymphoid organs, including spleen and lymph nodes. Antibody responses against proteins are believed to involve follicular
Anterior cervical lymph nodes (84 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The anterior cervical lymph nodes are a group of nodes found on the anterior part of the neck, in front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. These can be
Parasternal lymph nodes (193 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The parasternal lymph nodes (or sternal glands) are placed at the anterior ends of the intercostal spaces, by the side of the internal thoracic artery
Supratrochlear lymph nodes (258 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
One or two supratrochlear lymph nodes are placed above the medial epicondyle of the humerus, medial to the basilic vein. Their afferents drain the middle
Edrecolomab (273 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
metastasis to the lymph nodes). No effect has been demonstrated for stage II (locally advanced cancer without spread to the lymph nodes) colon cancer
Deep parotid lymph nodes (77 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The deep parotid lymph nodes are lymph nodes found below the parotid gland. The afferents of the subparotid glands drain the nasal part of the pharynx
Deep anterior cervical lymph nodes (19 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The deep anterior cervical lymph nodes are found near the middle cricothyroid ligament and the trachea. v t e
Sacral lymph nodes (66 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The sacral lymph nodes are placed in the concavity of the sacrum, in relation to the middle and lateral sacral arteries; they receive lymphatics from
Lymphadenectomy (530 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lymphadenectomy, or lymph node dissection, is the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes. It is almost always performed as part of the
Thyroid lymph nodes (21 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The thyroid lymph nodes are deep anterior cervical lymph nodes found near the thyroid gland on the neck. v t e
Superior diaphragmatic lymph nodes (243 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The superior diaphragmatic lymph nodes lie on the thoracic aspect of the diaphragm, and consist of three sets – anterior, middle, and posterior. The anterior
Apical lymph nodes (161 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(not part of the lymph node drainage of the breast) Superficial axillary (low axillary) Deep axillary lymph nodes Brachial axillary lymph nodes Interpectoral
Inferior deep cervical lymph nodes (152 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
deep cervical lymph nodes are one of the two groups of the deep cervical lymph nodes (the other being the superior deep cervical lymph nodes). They are
Breast cancer (15,725 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
those with distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skin. Risk factors for developing
Nasolabial lymph node (36 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The nasolabial lymph node is a facial node found near the nose and upper lip. This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition
Superficial anterior cervical lymph nodes (18 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The superficial anterior cervical lymph nodes are found in proximity to the anterior jugular vein. v t e
Laryngeal cancer (2,561 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
direct extension to adjacent structures, metastasis to regional cervical lymph nodes, or via the blood stream. The most common site of distant metastases
Deep lateral cervical lymph nodes (43 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The deep lateral cervical lymph nodes are found near the upper part of the internal jugular vein in the neck, lateral or posterior to the carotid sheath
Intercostal lymph nodes (128 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The intercostal lymph nodes (intercostal glands) occupy the posterior parts of the intercostal spaces, in relation to the intercostal vessels. They receive
Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes (369 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The inferior mesenteric lymph nodes consist of: (a) small glands on the branches of the left colic and sigmoid arteries (b) a group in the sigmoid mesocolon
C-C chemokine receptor type 7 (2,527 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
main function of the receptor is to guide immune cells to immune organs (lymph nodes, thymus, spleen) by detecting specific chemokines, which these tissues
Common iliac lymph nodes (82 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The common iliac lymph nodes, four to six in number, are grouped behind and on the sides of the common iliac artery, one or two being placed below the
Deep anterior cervical lymph nodes (19 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The deep anterior cervical lymph nodes are found near the middle cricothyroid ligament and the trachea. v t e
C-fos-induced growth factor (1,253 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
growth factor C. Lymph node metastasis is very often associated with several types of human malignancies. Cancer cells’ journey to lymph node takes place
Superficial lateral cervical lymph nodes (88 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The superficial lateral cervical lymph nodes are found along the course of the external jugular vein, between the inferior aspect of the parotid gland
C-C chemokine receptor type 7 (2,527 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
main function of the receptor is to guide immune cells to immune organs (lymph nodes, thymus, spleen) by detecting specific chemokines, which these tissues
Subclavian lymph trunk (76 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
public domain from page 700 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918) http://anatomy.uams.edu/anatomyhtml/lymph_thorax.html Portal: Anatomy v t e
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (3,216 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
types of lymphomas except Hodgkin lymphomas. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and tiredness. Other symptoms may
Superficial parotid lymph nodes (85 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The superficial parotid lymph nodes are a group of lymph nodes anterior to the ear. Their afferent vessels drain the root of the nose, the eyelids, the
Superior deep cervical lymph nodes (183 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The superior deep cervical lymph nodes are the deep cervical lymph nodes that are situated adjacent to the superior portion of the internal jugular vein
Facial lymph nodes (117 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The facial lymph nodes comprise three groups: (a) infraorbital or maxillary, scattered over the infraorbital region from the groove between the nose and
Pararectal lymph nodes (150 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The pararectal lymph nodes are lymph nodes that are in contact with the muscular coat of the rectum. The pararectal lymph nodes are located on the left
Peripheral blood lymphocyte (83 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
circulate in the blood, rather than localizing to organs (such as the spleen or lymph nodes). They comprise T cells, NK cells and B cells. Chiu, PL., Chang, CH
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (1,241 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is a mature T-cell lymphoma of blood or lymph vessel immunoblasts characterized by a polymorphous lymph node infiltrate showing a marked increase in
Wilms' tumor (2,957 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
extrarenal or renal sinus lymph-vascular spaces No residual tumor apparent beyond the margins of excision. Metastasis of tumor to lymph nodes not identified
Central lymph nodes (89 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
groups of axillary glands; its efferents pass to the subclavicular group. Lymph nodes of the upper limb and breast This article incorporates text in the
Tuberculous lymphadenitis (773 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
it describes tuberculosis infection of the lymph nodes, leading to lymphadenopathy. When cervical lymph nodes are affected, it is commonly referred to
Thrombophlebitis (756 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis (inflammation of a vein) related to a thrombus (blood clot). When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known
Cat-scratch disease (2,454 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
non-painful bump or blister at the site of injury and painful and swollen lymph nodes. People may feel tired, have a headache, or a fever. Symptoms typically
Immunology (4,206 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bone marrow, and chief lymphatic tissues such as spleen, tonsils, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, adenoids, and liver. However, many components of the immune
Neuroendocrine tumor (8,009 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lymph node metastasis of a neuroendocrine tumor
GPR183 (1,430 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Expression of EBI2 is one critical mediator of immune cell localization within lymph nodes, responsible in part for the coordination of B cell, T cell, and dendritic
Throat (365 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
stomach. Adenoids and tonsils help prevent infection and are composed of lymph tissue. The larynx contains vocal cords, the epiglottis (preventing food/liquid
Mediastinum (1,415 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vagus, phrenic and cardiac nerves, the thoracic duct, the thymus and the lymph nodes of the central chest. The mediastinum lies within the thorax and is
CXCR5 (1,850 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to the CXC chemokine receptor family. It enables T cells to migrate to lymph node and the B cell zones. In humans, the CXC-R5 protein is encoded by the
Lung cancer (9,743 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
little-finger side of the arm as well as destruction of the topmost ribs. Swollen lymph nodes above the collarbone can indicate a tumor that has spread within the
Esophageal varices (1,205 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension
Adiposis dolorosa (126 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Adiposis dolorosa is an outdated term for many years used synonymously as Dercum's disease, lipedema or Anders disease. While there are numerous references
Sialoadhesin (637 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is found in especially high amounts on macrophages of the spleen, liver, lymph node, bone marrow, colon, and lungs. Soluble SIGLEC-1 is a biomarker of
Germinal center (2,792 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
structures within B cell zone (follicles) in secondary lymphoid organs – lymph nodes, ileal Peyer's patches, and the spleen – where mature B cells are
Bubo (502 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bubo (Greek βουβών, boubṓn, 'groin') is adenitis or inflammation of the lymph nodes and is an example of reactive infectious lymphadenopathy. Buboes are
Mediastinoscopy (249 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
purpose of obtaining a biopsy. Mediastinoscopy is often used for staging of lymph nodes of lung cancer or for diagnosing other conditions affecting structures
Invasive carcinoma of no special type (3,667 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(<2 cm) tumors without lymph node metastasis. Larger tumors without lymph nodes had 38% risk of recurrence. Presence of lymph nodes in tumors of any size
Gastrinoma (1,916 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
near-equal frequency, and approximately 10% arise as primary neoplasms in lymph nodes of the pancreaticoduodenal region (gastrinoma triangle). Most gastrinomas
Follicular lymphoma (8,012 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
types of lymphocytes) in the germinal centers of lymphoid tissues such as lymph nodes. The cancerous cells in FL typically form follicular or follicle-like
Pharyngitis (2,299 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
may include a runny nose, cough, headache, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, and a hoarse voice. Symptoms usually last 3–5 days, but can be longer
Mantle cell lymphoma (4,549 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymphoma, comprising about 6% of cases. It is named for the mantle zone of the lymph nodes where it develops. The term 'mantle cell lymphoma' was first adopted
Desmoplastic small-round-cell tumor (1,764 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
primarily occurs as masses in the abdomen. Other areas affected may include the lymph nodes, the lining of the abdomen, diaphragm, spleen, liver, chest wall,
Streptococcal pharyngitis (3,146 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck. A headache and nausea or vomiting may also
Testicular cancer (6,803 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
effects of β-hCG low back pain (lumbago) due to the cancer spreading to the lymph nodes along the back It is not very common for testicular cancer to spread
Testicular cancer (6,803 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
effects of β-hCG low back pain (lumbago) due to the cancer spreading to the lymph nodes along the back It is not very common for testicular cancer to spread
Prostatectomy (2,979 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the body and not taken out with the prostate. Limited pelvic lymph node dissection: the lymph nodes surrounding and close to the prostate are taken out (typically
Tenon's capsule (598 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
separated from the outer surface of the sclera by the periscleral lymph space. This lymph space is continuous with the subdural and subarachnoid cavities
Rosai–Dorfman disease (1,078 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
histiocytes in lymph nodes or other locations including the skin, sinuses, brain and heart. Individuals with the disorder often present with enlarged lymph nodes
Lymphogranuloma venereum (2,413 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Chlamydia trachomatis. LGV is primarily an infection of lymphatics and lymph nodes. Chlamydia trachomatis is the bacterium responsible for LGV. It gains
Groin (718 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
In the groin, underneath the skin, there are three to five deep inguinal lymph nodes that play a role in the immune system. These can be swollen due to
Infectious mononucleosis (5,487 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
young adults, the disease often results in fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and fatigue. Most people recover in two to four weeks;
Superior vena cava syndrome (959 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava ("SVC"), a short, wide vessel carrying circulating
Cancer staging (1,832 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tumor, whether it has invaded adjacent organs, how many regional (nearby) lymph nodes it has spread to (if any), and whether it has appeared in more distant
Smallpox vaccine (12,475 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vaccine was successfully maintained in cattle starting in the 1840s, and calf lymph vaccine became the leading smallpox vaccine in the 1880s. First-generation
Tonsillitis (3,443 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. Complications include peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
Cervical lymphadenopathy (990 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymphadenopathy of the cervical lymph nodes (the glands in the neck). The term lymphadenopathy strictly speaking refers to disease of the lymph nodes, though it is
Lymphangiectasia (1,002 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lymphangiectasia, also known as "lymphangiectasis", is a pathologic dilation of lymph vessels. When it occurs in the intestines it is known as intestinal lymphangiectasia
CLEC4M (1,126 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
CD299 (cluster of differentiation 299). This gene encodes L-SIGN (liver/lymph node-specific intracellular adhesion molecules-3 grabbing non-integrin)
Talaromycosis (1,183 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and neck, as well as an associated fever, anaemia, and enlargement of the lymph glands and liver. It is caused by the fungus Talaromyces marneffei, which
CCL21 (1,982 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
guide CCR7 expressing leukocytes to the secondary lymphoid organs, such as lymph nodes and Peyer´s patches. The gene for CCL21 is located on human chromosome
Anal cancer (2,965 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vagina, urethra or bladder" Regional lymph nodes (pN) "NX: Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed" "N0: No regional lymph node metastasis" "N1: Metastasis
List of lymph nodes of the human body (543 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nodes Mastoid lymph nodes Parotid lymph nodes Cervical lymph nodes Submental lymph nodes Submandibular lymph nodes Deep cervical lymph nodes Deep anterior
Portacaval anastomosis (336 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
A portacaval anastomosis or portocaval anastomosis is a specific type of circulatory anastomosis that occurs between the veins of the portal circulation
Vascular malformation (1,116 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
high-flow types. Low-flow malformations involve a single type of blood or lymph vessel, and are known as simple vascular malformations; high-flow malformations
Extramedullary hematopoiesis (1,806 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organs such as the yolk sac, the aorta-gonad mesonephros (AGM) region, and lymph nodes. During development, vertebrates go through a primitive and a definitive
Lumpectomy (1,002 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cancerous cells are very close to the margin. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) may be used to determine if the
Radical mastectomy (1,809 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
underlying chest muscle (including pectoralis major and pectoralis minor), and lymph nodes of the axilla (armpit). Breast cancer is the most common cancer among
Medullary thyroid cancer (2,321 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Sites of spread of medullary thyroid carcinoma include local lymph nodes in the neck, lymph nodes in the central portion
Sarcoidosis (12,857 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
known as granulomata. The disease usually begins in the lungs, skin, or lymph nodes. Less commonly affected are the eyes, liver, heart, and brain, though
L-selectin (2,808 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
seconds to minutes. GlyCAM-1, found in the high endothelial venules of the lymph nodes. CD34, found on endothelial cells. MadCAM-1, found on endothelial
Stomach cancer (8,112 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
body, particularly the liver, lungs, bones, lining of the abdomen, and lymph nodes. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori accounts for more than 60% of cases
Paget–Schroetter disease (860 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Paget–Schroetter disease (which evolved from a venous thoracic outlet syndrome) is a form of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a medical condition
Portal vein thrombosis (1,223 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a vascular disease of the liver that occurs when a blood clot occurs in the hepatic portal vein, which can lead to increased
Bladder cancer (6,150 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
eyes), and skin itch. Spreading to nearby lymph nodes can cause pain and swelling around the affected lymph nodes, typically in the abdomen or groin.
Kikuchi disease (1,177 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The signs and symptoms of Kikuchi disease are fever, enlargement of the lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), skin rashes, and headache. In sixty to ninety percent
Nodal marginal zone B cell lymphoma (200 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
marginal-zone lymphoma that can produce colonization of the follicles in the lymph node. It is a form of low grade lymphoma with similar incidence in men and
African histoplasmosis (776 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bone, or lymph node infections or disseminated with multiple cutaneous lesions present all over the body, subcutaneous abscesses, enlarged lymph nodes,
Hemorrhoid (4,767 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Hemorrhoids (or haemorrhoids), also known as piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (8,189 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with CLL, B cell lymphocytes can begin to collect in their blood, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. These cells do not function well and crowd out healthy
Neck (2,003 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cervical can refer either to the neck (as in cervical vertebrae or cervical lymph nodes) or to the uterine cervix (as in cervical cap or cervical cancer)
Budd–Chiari syndrome (2,376 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Budd–Chiari syndrome is a condition when an occlusion or obstruction in the hepatic veins prevent normal outflow of blood from the liver. The symptoms
Technetium (99mTc) tilmanocept (473 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
diagnostic imaging agent used to locate lymph nodes which may be draining from tumors, and assist doctors in locating lymph nodes for removal during surgery
IGH@ (1,214 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
spliced to encode either a mu or a delta heavy chain. Mature B cells in the lymph nodes undergo switch recombination, so that the fused V-D-J gene segment
Antigen-presenting cell (2,128 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
usually migrate to the vast network of lymph vessels and are carried by lymph flow to the draining lymph nodes. Each lymph node is a collection point where
Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome (313 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
especially gmo produce, in the form of asthma and skin eruptions, to swollen lymph nodes and arthritis. It’s thought that many autoimmune conditions could
Dendritic cell (4,122 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
immature and mature state in the blood. Once activated, they migrate to the lymph nodes, where they interact with T cells and B cells to initiate and shape
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (3,188 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the metastatic spread of the cancer to the lymph nodes, thus causing the lymph nodes to swell. Lymph nodes are defined as glands that function as part
Vascular tumor (1,300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is a vascular anomaly where a tumor forms from cells that make blood or lymph vessels; a soft tissue growth that can be either benign or malignant. Examples
Golden S sign (213 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bronchial carcinoma, but it is also seen in metastatic cancer, enlarged lymph nodes, and collapse of the right upper lobe of the lung. The Golden S sign
T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (1,033 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
leukemia with aggressive behavior and predilection for blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and skin involvement. T-PLL is a very rare leukemia
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (3,188 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the metastatic spread of the cancer to the lymph nodes, thus causing the lymph nodes to swell. Lymph nodes are defined as glands that function as part
Vascular tumor (1,300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is a vascular anomaly where a tumor forms from cells that make blood or lymph vessels; a soft tissue growth that can be either benign or malignant. Examples
Mycobacterium tusciae (427 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is a slow-growing, scotochromogenic mycobacterium first isolated from a lymph node of an immunocompromised child and subsequently from tap water and from
Femoral canal (309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
adipose and loose connective tissue, as well as - sometimes - a deep inguinal lymph node. The function of the femoral canal is to accommodate the distension
Pneumonic plague (2,513 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bubonic plague the lymph nodes, and in septicemic plague within the blood. Diagnosis is by testing the blood, sputum, or fluid from a lymph node. While vaccines
Oropharyngeal cancer (1,919 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
invades the surrounding normal tissues; Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through the lymph vessels to other places in the body; Cancer invades the
Lymphatic malformations (2,582 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
from the normal network of lymph vessels. They communicate with the superficial lymph vesicles through vertical, dilated lymph channels. Whimster theorized
Kidney cancer (5,187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the five-year survival rate is 93%, if it has spread to the surrounding lymph nodes it is 70%, and if it has spread widely, it is 12%. Kidney cancer has
Tularemia (3,455 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Francisella tularensis. Symptoms may include fever, skin ulcers, and enlarged lymph nodes. Occasionally, a form that results in pneumonia or a throat infection
Milroy's disease (706 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
abnormalities in the lymphatic system. Disruption of the normal drainage of lymph leads to fluid accumulation and hypertrophy of soft tissues. It was named
High endothelial venules (1,336 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
venules. HEVs enable lymphocytes circulating in the blood to directly enter a lymph node (by crossing through the HEV). In humans, HEVs are found in all secondary
Post-thrombotic syndrome (1,804 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), also called postphlebitic syndrome and venous stress disorder is a medical condition that may occur as a long-term complication
Deoxyribonuclease II (388 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
eye lens. Low levels have also been detected in the lung, prostate and lymph nodes. Deficiency of this enzyme in mice lead to the development of cataracts
Secondary lymphedema (235 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
characterized by swelling of the soft tissues in which an excessive amount of lymph has accumulated, and is caused by certain malignant diseases such as Hodgkin's
Caseous necrosis (469 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
S2CID 51606274. Microscope images of caseous necrosis Image of a hilar lymph node demonstrating caseous necrosis Image of a caseating granuloma of tuberculosis
Renal cell carcinoma (10,959 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
feeling unwell. When RCC metastasises, it most commonly spreads to the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, adrenal glands, brain or bones. Immunotherapy and targeted
Popliteal fossa (372 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and nerves pass relatively superficially, and with an increased number of lymph nodes. The boundaries of the fossa are: Moving from superficial to deep
Immune tolerance (6,036 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bone marrow, or peripheral tolerance, taking place in other tissues and lymph nodes. Although the mechanisms establishing central and peripheral tolerance
Gastric varices (985 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Gastric varices are dilated submucosal veins in the lining of the stomach, which can be a life-threatening cause of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal
T-cell lymphoma (2,223 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymph nodes, such as extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). T-cell lymphoma which develops from the lymph nodes
Pneumocystosis (1,088 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
outside the lungs is rare but, can occur as a disseminated type affecting lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, eyes, kidneys, thyroid, gastrointestinal
Naive B cell (300 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
These are located in the tonsils, spleen, and primary lymphoid follicles in lymph nodes. Once exposed to an antigen, the naive B cell either becomes a memory
Warthin's tumor (686 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the salivary glands containing abundant lymphocytes and germinal centers (lymph node-like stroma). It is named for pathologist Aldred Scott Warthin, who
Prostate cancer staging (1,768 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
TNM system, which evaluates the size of the tumor, the extent of involved lymph nodes, and any metastasis (distant spread) and also takes into account cancer
Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (1,138 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the red pulp of the spleen. Frequently, the bone marrow and splenic hilar lymph nodes are involved along with the peripheral blood. The neoplastic cells
Mononuclear phagocyte system (466 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The cells are primarily monocytes and macrophages, and they accumulate in lymph nodes and the spleen. The Kupffer cells of the liver and tissue histiocytes
CCL19 (1,396 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
protein-3-beta (MIP-3-beta). CCL19 is expressed abundantly in thymus and lymph nodes, with moderate levels in trachea and colon and low levels in stomach
Esophageal cancer (8,580 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Other symptoms may include pain when swallowing, a hoarse voice, enlarged lymph nodes ("glands") around the collarbone, a dry cough, and possibly coughing
Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma (275 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma (IPM) is a rare primary tumour of lymph nodes, that classically presents as an inguinal mass. It afflicts predominantly
Small-cell carcinoma (4,965 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
radiotherapy portal. In general, if the tumor is confined to one lung and the lymph nodes close to that lung, the cancer is said to be LS. If cancer has spread
Cystectomy (2,182 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with surrounding lymph nodes and other nearby organs that contain cancer. Evaluation of the tissue removed during cystectomy and lymph node dissection
Venous stasis (441 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Venous stasis, or venostasis, is a condition of slow blood flow in the veins, usually of the legs. Potential complications of venous stasis are: Venous
Smooth muscle (4,737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bladder and uterus. In the walls of blood vessels, and lymph vessels, (excluding blood and lymph capillaries) it is known as vascular smooth muscle. There
Lipedema (1,857 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
shown positive results in both short-term and long-term studies regarding lymph-sparing liposuction and lipectomy. The studies of the highest quality involve
Femoral sheath (455 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
compartment is known as the femoral canal and contains lymphatic vessels and a lymph node, whereas the intermediate canal and the lateral canal accommodate the
Tail of Spence (950 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Tail of Spence Lymph nodes - #3 and #4 are in the region of the tail of Spence. Details Identifiers Latin processus axillaris, processus lateralis mammae
Glandular branches of facial artery (56 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the submandibular gland, some being prolonged to the neighboring muscles, lymph glands, and integument. This article incorporates text in the public domain
B-cell lymphoma (975 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
types of lymphoma affecting B cells. Lymphomas are "blood cancers" in the lymph nodes. They develop more frequently in older adults and in immunocompromised
Follicular dendritic cells (1,896 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(FDC) are cells of the immune system found in primary and secondary lymph follicles (lymph nodes) of the B cell areas of the lymphoid tissue. Unlike dendritic
Femoral sheath (455 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
compartment is known as the femoral canal and contains lymphatic vessels and a lymph node, whereas the intermediate canal and the lateral canal accommodate the
Mantle zone (154 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
2008-06-03. Retrieved 2008-07-29. "Lymph Nodes". Archived from the original on 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2008-07-29. "Pathology of lymph nodes – Dr. Levy". www.dartmouth
Lymphoma in animals (3,371 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
proliferation of malignant lymphocytes within solid organs such as the lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver and spleen. The disease also may occur in the
Baritosis (270 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
impression of confluency, but this does not seem to occur in reality. The hilar lymph nodes can be very opaque but not enlarged. After cessation of exposure,
CCL12 (236 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
eosinophils, monocytes and lymphocytes. This chemokine is found predominantly in lymph nodes and thymus under normal conditions, and its expression can be hugely
Medullary breast carcinoma (1,020 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
through staging and axillary lymph node involvement in the absence of metastatic disease. The higher the involvement of lymph nodes, the worse the prognosis
Lymphovascular invasion (614 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
spread to the lymph nodes that drain the tissue in which the tumour arose. Conversely, cancers with lymph node spread (known as a lymph node metastases)
Adenitis (234 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inflammation of a lymph node.[citation needed] Lymph adenitis or lymph node adenitis is caused by infection in lymph nodes. The infected lymph nodes typically
Equid gammaherpesvirus 2 (188 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
such as coughing, conjunctivitis, and swollen submaxillary and parotid lymph nodes. Wikispecies has information related to Equid gammaherpesvirus 2.
Ann Arbor staging (630 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
I indicates that the cancer is located in a single region, usually one lymph node and the surrounding area. Stage I often will not have outward symptoms
GemIdent (789 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
concept was inspired by data Kohrt et al. who analyzed immune profiles of lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. Hence, GemIdent works well when identifying
Chancroid (1,738 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Has a base that bleeds easily if traumatized or scraped Painful swollen lymph nodes occur in 30–60% of patients. Dysuria (pain with urination) and dyspareunia
Neck dissection (765 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
control of neck lymph node metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck. The aim of the procedure is to remove lymph nodes from one
Breast examination (434 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inspecting and then palpating the breasts, followed by looking for nearby lymph nodes. A chaperone is offered prior to beginning the examination. The method
Male breast cancer (4,659 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
breast cancer. Biopsy of the sentinel lymph node (i.e. armpit lymph node closest to the tumor) or multiple other lymph nodes located in this armpit as well
Endoanal ultrasound (237 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rectum, for example a tumor caused by colorectal cancer and to assess local lymph node involvement. Santoro, Giulio A.; Falco, Giuseppe Di (2012). Atlas of
Retropharyngeal space (652 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
superiorly, and the mediastinum inferiorly. It contains the retropharyngeal lymph nodes. Its function is to facilitate movements in the superoinferior axis
Ovarian cancer (21,252 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
areas to which the cancer may spread include the lining of the abdomen, lymph nodes, lungs, and liver. The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age.
Cancer cell (2,344 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that divide continually, forming solid tumors or flooding the blood or lymph with abnormal cells. Cell division is a normal process used by the body
Acinic cell carcinoma (5,761 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
staging assesses regional lymph node involvement: N0: No regional lymph node metastasis N1: Metastasis in a single ipsilateral lymph node, ≤3 cm N2: More extensive
Ghon focus (236 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the Ghon focus also involves infection of adjacent lymphatics and hilar lymph nodes, it is known as the Ghon's complex or primary complex. When a Ghon's
Chlamydia (4,146 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
other areas besides the genitals, including the anus, eyes, throat, and lymph nodes. Repeated chlamydia infections of the eyes that go without treatment
Primary lymphedema (196 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Primary lymphedema is a form of lymphedema which is not directly attributable to another medical condition. It can be divided into three forms, depending
Warthin–Finkeldey cell (227 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Warthin–Finkeldey cell is a type of giant multinucleate cell found in hyperplastic lymph nodes early in the course of measles and also in HIV-infected individuals
Gallbladder cancer (1,652 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
be cured by removing the gallbladder, part of the liver and associated lymph nodes. Most often it is found after symptoms such as abdominal pain, jaundice
Rubella (4,706 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rash is sometimes itchy and is not as bright as that of measles. Swollen lymph nodes are common and may last a few weeks. A fever, sore throat, and fatigue
Prostate cancer (9,191 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
metastasize (spread) to other areas of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. There, tumors cause severe bone pain, leg weakness or paralysis,
Lung cancer staging (4,677 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the TNM classification. This is based on the size of the primary tumor, lymph node involvement, and distant metastasis. After this, using the TNM descriptors
Varices (116 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
A varix (pl.: varices) is an abnormally dilated blood vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the venous system, but may also occur in
Femoral triangle (849 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(fascia lata). The superficial fascia contains the superficial inguinal lymph nodes, femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve, branches of the ilioinguinal
OMICS Publishing Group (3,645 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
OMICS Publishing Group is a predatory publisher of open access academic journals. It started publishing its first journal in 2008. By 2015, it claimed
Uterine sarcoma (902 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
regional lymph node metastasis Stage IVA: invades bladder or rectum Stage IVB: distant metastasis (including intra-abdominal or inguinal lymph nodes; excluding
List of MeSH codes (C15) (3,000 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
315.618 – mesenteric lymphadenitis MeSH C15.604.315.809 – tuberculosis, lymph node MeSH C15.604.360.500 – lymphangiectasis, intestinal MeSH C15.604.451
African trypanosomiasis (7,310 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Diagnosis is by finding the parasite in a blood smear or in the fluid of a lymph node. A lumbar puncture is often needed to tell the difference between first-
Breast ultrasound (466 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
axilla, as lymphatic drainage of parts of the breast occurs through axillary lymph nodes. Acorn cyst sign A. Thomas Stavros; Cynthia L. Rapp; Steve H. Parker
Bartholin gland carcinoma (700 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
can spread to nearby areas such as the ischiorectal fossa and inguinal lymph nodes. Approximately 50% of bartholin gland carcinomas originate from squamous
Urea (7,137 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Urea, also called carbamide (because it is a diamide of carbonic acid), is an organic compound with chemical formula CO(NH2)2. This amide has two amino
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (637 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and joints (in Pott disease of the spine), among others. Infection of the lymph nodes, known as tubercular lymphadenitis, is the most common extrapulmonary
Peliosis hepatis (978 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
AIDS to the use of anabolic steroids. It also occasionally affects spleen, lymph nodes, lungs, kidneys, adrenal glands, bone marrow, and other parts of gastrointestinal
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue (3,352 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
antibody producers, whose number exceeds the number of plasma cells in spleen, lymph nodes and bone marrow combined. GALT makes up about 70% of the immune system
Pacinian corpuscle (1,667 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
capsules, the pancreas and other internal organs, the breast, genitals, and lymph nodes. Pacinian corpuscles are rapidly adapting mechanoreceptors. As phasic
RAR-related orphan receptor gamma (2,372 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in type 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3). Mice lacking RORγt are devoid of lymph nodes and Peyer's patches due to the lack of Lymphoid tissue inducer cells
Northwest Biotherapeutics (1,104 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
antigens, are then injected under the skin near lymph nodes. The dendritic cells then travel to the local lymph node where the dendritic cells present the
Inguinal orchiectomy (458 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymph nodes inside the abdomen in a predictable manner. Cutting the skin in the scrotum may disrupt this and cancer may spread to the inguinal lymph nodes
Lymphocyte homing receptor (893 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tissue (Peyer's patches), and T lymphocytes preferentially to the peripheral lymph nodes. The process of lymphocyte homing is deliberate, mediated by lymphocyte-endothelial
Marginal zone (1,245 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nor white pulp.) A marginal zone also exists in the lymphoid follicles of lymph nodes. Those marginal zones contain naive B cells and memory B cells. In
Soft tissue (2,106 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and bones, and includes muscle, tendons, ligaments, fat, fibrous tissue, lymph and blood vessels, fasciae, and synovial membranes. Soft tissue is tissue
Breast cancer classification (9,469 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymph nodes, such as the armpit (axillary lymph nodes), the collar area (supraclavicular lymph nodes), and inside the chest (internal mammary lymph nodes
Activation-induced cytidine deaminase (2,475 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as C:G to A:T. AID is a member of the APOBEC family. In B cells in the lymph nodes, AID causes mutations that produce antibody diversity, but that same
Pancreatectomy (643 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
gallbladder, distal stomach, a portion of the small intestine, associated lymph nodes and in certain cases the spleen are removed in addition to the entire
Greater St. Louis Golf Classic (97 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Sixteen months previously, Littler had been operated on for cancer of the lymph gland. Trevino St. Louis Golf Classic victor Littler Wins St. Louis Open
RANK (3,035 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
It is associated with bone remodeling and repair, immune cell function, lymph node development, thermal regulation, and mammary gland development. Osteoprotegerin
Thyroid cancer (5,309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nodules are found to be cancerous. Sometimes, the first sign is an enlarged lymph node. Later symptoms that can be present are pain in the anterior region
CDC classification system for HIV infection (1,576 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
longer than 1 month Cytomegalovirus disease (other than liver, spleen or lymph nodes) Encephalopathy (HIV-related) Herpes simplex: chronic ulcer(s) (for
Accessory spleen (1,033 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and are typically around 1 centimetre in diameter. They may resemble a lymph node or a small spleen. They form either by the result of developmental
Kveim test (327 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pathologist Morten Ansgar Kveim, who first reported the test in 1941 using lymph node tissue from sarcoidosis patients. It was popularised by the American
Varicose veins (4,747 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Varicose veins, also known as varicoses, are a medical condition in which superficial veins become enlarged and twisted. Although usually just a cosmetic
HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer (24,388 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
breathing; or as a swelling in the neck if the cancer has spread to local lymph nodes. Detection of a tumour suppressor protein, known as p16, is commonly
Endometrial cancer (10,813 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
chemotherapy. Other common recurrence sites are the pelvic lymph nodes, para-aortic lymph nodes, peritoneum (28% of recurrences), and lungs, though recurrences
Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome (1,795 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hypertrophy, is a rare congenital medical condition in which blood vessels and/or lymph vessels fail to form properly. The three main features are nevus flammeus
Peripheral tolerance (2,982 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cytokines, express costimulatory molecules CD80 and CD86 and migrate to the lymph nodes to activate naive T cells.  However, immature DCs (iDCs) are able
Computed tomography of the thyroid (5,765 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Calcified nodules had a significantly higher incidence of thyroid cancer and lymph node metastases. The incidence of thyroid cancer among nodules with different
Ghon's complex (396 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Ghon focus along with pulmonary lymphadenopathy within a nearby pulmonary lymph node. A Ghon's complex retains viable bacteria, making them sources of long-term
Langerhans cell (2,280 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
foreskin, and vaginal epithelium. They can be found in other tissues, such as lymph nodes, particularly in association with the condition Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Cystic node (527 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymph node, cystic lymph node of Lund, Lund's node, or Mascagni's lymph node and often erroneously referred to as Calot's node) is the sentinel lymph
SLC17A9 (200 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
stromal cell of endometrium tendon of biceps brachii spleen pylorus bone marrow cells body of stomach pancreatic ductal cell lymph node ascending aorta
Abdominoperineal resection (986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
approach, requiring the excision of affected tissues along with adjacent lymph nodes to ensure complete tumor removal and reduce the risk of recurrence
Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (5,288 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
symptoms such as fever, night sweats, and weight loss in 75% of cases; lymph node enlargement (90%) including those in the mediastinum (36%); and lymphomatous
P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (2,455 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
stimulated lymphocytes appear to use PSGL-1 for trafficking into and out of lymph nodes. The gene and structure of human PSGL-1 was first reported in 1993
Breast cancer management (6,744 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
side, as the removal of this many lymph nodes affected lymphatic drainage. More recently, the technique of sentinel lymph node (SLN) dissection has become
Follicle (74 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
spherical group of cells containing a cavity: Dental follicle Hair follicle Lymph follicle Ovarian follicle Thyroid follicle Follicle (fruit) Follicular lymphoma
Marginal zone lymphoma (14,598 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
marginal zones of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), the spleen, or lymph nodes. Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue is a diffuse system of small concentrations
Reticular cell (168 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in many organs, including the spleen, lymph nodes and kidneys. They are also found within tissues, such as lymph nodules. There are different types of
Simple squamous epithelium (233 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Simple squamous epithelia are found in endothelium (lining of blood and lymph capillaries), mesothelium (coelomic epithelium/peritoneum), alveoli of lungs
Lymphedema praecox (136 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
characterized by swelling of the soft tissues in which an excessive amount of lymph has accumulated, and generally develops in females between the ages of nine
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (2,648 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dendritic cell infiltrations in and thereby injury to the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, central nervous system, or other tissues. The neoplasm occurs in
Caput succedaneum (672 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
compressed during delivery, blood and lymph flow to the compressed side is obstructed. As a result, blood and lymph flow to the scalp opposite the side
Winterbottom's sign (239 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Winterbottom's sign is a swelling of lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) along the posterior cervical lymph node chain, associated with the early phase of African
Macroglobulinemia (99 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cells of the bone marrow and also, in many cases, of the spleen, liver, or lymph nodes. The circulating macroglobulin can produce symptoms of hyperviscosity
Penile cancer (2,499 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
without lymph vascular invasion and is not poorly differentiated (i.e., grade 3–4). T1b: Tumor invades subepithelial connective tissue with lymph vascular
T-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (281 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
found in the blood, bone marrow, and tissues, particularly mediastinal lymph nodes.: 635  Labeling as leukemia or lymphoma depends on which feature is
Winterbottom's sign (239 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Winterbottom's sign is a swelling of lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) along the posterior cervical lymph node chain, associated with the early phase of African
Properdin (418 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in granulocyte monocyte blood spleen bone marrow bone marrow cells gonad appendix lymph node right lung
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (2,648 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dendritic cell infiltrations in and thereby injury to the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, central nervous system, or other tissues. The neoplasm occurs in
Sclerosing lymphangitis (287 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
adjacent distal penile skin. The condition involves the hardening of a lymph vessel connected to a vein in the penis. It can look like a thick cord and
Superficial epigastric artery (159 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as the umbilicus. It distributes branches to the superficial subinguinal lymph glands, the superficial fascia, and the integument; it anastomoses with
Clonal selection (1,432 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
activation occurs in secondary lymphoid organs such as the spleen and the lymph nodes. In short, the theory is an explanation of the mechanism for the generation
Urethral cancer (1,034 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
inability to pass urine. A lump or thickness in the perineum or penis. Enlarged lymph nodes or pain in the groin or vaginal area. Diagnosis is established by
Head and neck anatomy (3,022 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
excess interstitial fluid via lymph vessels or capillaries, equally into the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct. Lymph nodes line the cervical spine
Mumps (7,834 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tract. From there, it spreads to the salivary glands and lymph nodes. Infection of the lymph nodes leads to the presence of the virus in the blood, which
Valsalva maneuver (2,614 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Valsalva maneuver has been associated with transient global amnesia. As the lymph nodes may be buried, asking the patient to perform the Valsalva maneuver
Celiac ganglia (612 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
they innervate most of the digestive tract. They have the appearance of lymph glands and are placed on either side of the midline in front of the crura
Granuloma (2,326 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
diagnostic pathology. Necrosis in granulomas Granuloma without necrosis in a lymph node of a person with sarcoidosis Granuloma with central necrosis in a lung
Endoscopic ultrasound (678 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pancreas, and adrenal glands are easily biopsied, as are any abnormal lymph nodes. In addition, the gastrointestinal wall itself can be imaged to see
Cold sore (3,503 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. The rash usually heals within ten days, but the virus remains dormant
Lennert lymphoma (3,618 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of a lymph node region or a single set of lymph nodes or a single tissue site in the lymphatic system; Stage II, involvement of multiple lymph node sites
Aortopulmonary space (155 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
It contains the ligamentum arteriosum, the recurrent laryngeal nerve, lymph nodes, and fatty tissue. The space is bounded anteriorly by the ascending
Generalized lymphadenopathy (121 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Generalized lymphadenopathy is swollen lymph glands in many areas of the body. Usually this is in response to a body-wide infectious disease such as influenza
GPR171 (248 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in testicle buccal mucosa cell appendix blood lymph node granulocyte spleen superficial temporal artery amniotic fluid gallbladder
Afferent (98 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that supply the nephrons Afferent lymphatic vessels, lymph vessels that carry lymph to a lymph node Afferent nerve fiber, an axonal projection that arrives
Intrapulmonary nodes (210 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
along the pulmonary vessels and bronchi, and end in the tracheobronchial lymph nodes. Little or no anastomosis occurs between the superficial and deep
Interleukin 30 (1,800 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cancer draining lymph nodes is an independent predictor of poor clinical outcome. Identification of IL-30 in breast and draining lymph nodes may provide
Malignant histiocytosis (672 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and humans, characterized by histiocytic infiltration of the lungs and lymph nodes. The liver, spleen, and central nervous system can also be affected
Bartonellosis (3,037 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
always seen at the time of the disease). The enlarged lymph node is painful and tender. The lymph nodes may suppurate, and some patients remain afebrile
Langerin (1,750 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dermal interstitial CD103+ dendritic cells (DC) and on resident CD8+ DC in lymph nodes. Langerin consists of a relatively short intracellular domain and
Duodenum (4,134 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
superior mesenteric lymph nodes. Efferent lymphatic vessels from the duodenal lymph nodes ultimately pass into the celiac lymph nodes. Under microscopy
Schnitzler syndrome (1,378 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(sometimes with joint inflammation), weight loss, malaise, fatigue, swollen lymph glands and enlarged spleen and liver. Schnitzler syndrome is considered
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (4,022 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
abnormal cells deriving from bone marrow and capable of migrating from skin to lymph nodes. Symptoms range from isolated bone lesions to multisystem disease
Filariasis (2,876 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and Brugia timori. These worms occupy the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes; in chronic cases, these worms can lead to the syndrome of elephantiasis
Cheek piercing (430 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
imitating dimples. The piercing can cause nerve damage and may leak or secrete lymph fluid, which has a saliva-like texture and can create an unpleasant odor
Occipital triangle (192 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cervical plexus and the external jugular vein and platysma muscle. A chain of lymph glands is also found running along the posterior border of the Sternocleidomastoideus
Peyer's patch (2,469 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
after careful microscopic examination, that Peyer's patches were actually lymph glands. Peyer's patches are observable as elongated thickenings of the intestinal
Sebaceous carcinoma (3,254 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
without PET scan), followed by removal of the primary tumor and regional lymph nodes, with adjuvant radiotherapy. However, it is important to note there
Micrometastasis (972 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
are able to remove parts of a single lymph node from the body to screen, it is impossible to remove every lymph node and other organs (lungs, liver, bones
White pulp (567 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
associated with the arteriole supply of the spleen; they contain T lymphocytes. Lymph follicles with dividing B lymphocytes are located between the PALS and the
Superficial circumflex iliac artery (229 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
integument of the groin, the superficial fascia, and the superficial subinguinal lymph glands, anastomosing with the deep iliac circumflex, the superior gluteal
Pulicosis (202 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
within 1 week after being bitten, the condition may spread through the lymph nodes and begin affecting the central nervous system. Permanent nerve damage
Immature teratoma (2,724 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(either biopsy or rarely a full omentectomy), and both pelvic and aortic lymph node dissection. Laproscopy is often suggested as an alternative to surgically
Indocyanine green (2,785 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
conditions. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLB or SLN biopsy) allows selective, minimally invasive access for assessment of the regional lymph node status with
Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS (3,400 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lasts for several weeks and may include symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, inflammation of the throat, rash, muscle pain, malaise, and mouth
Acral lentiginous melanoma (2,392 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
non-specific symptoms if it spreads to certain areas of the body: Enlarged lymph nodes (lymph nodes) Cough or shortness of breath (lungs) Headache (brain) Weight
Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS (3,400 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lasts for several weeks and may include symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, inflammation of the throat, rash, muscle pain, malaise, and mouth
Primary effusion lymphoma (3,712 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
masses not accompanied by effusions. The extracavitary tumors may develop in lymph nodes, bone, bone marrow, the gastrointestinal tract, skin, spleen, liver
Kimura's disease (1,540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lesions in the head or neck or painless unilateral inflammation of cervical lymph nodes. Its cause remains unknown. Reasons such as an allergic reaction,
Iliac lymph nodes (47 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Iliac lymph nodes may refer to: External iliac lymph nodes Internal iliac lymph nodes This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Immunologic adjuvant (4,233 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Spurred into action, the dendritic cells pick up the antigen and speed to lymph nodes, where they stick tightly to a helper T cell and presumably induce
MYO1G (464 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in granulocyte lymph node mesenteric lymph nodes spleen tibiofemoral joint thymus bone marrow blood stroma of bone marrow subcutaneous adipose
Chagas disease (7,302 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
are typically either not present or mild and may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, or swelling at the site of the bite. After four to eight
Tazemetostat (731 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system usually found in the lymph nodes), myelodysplastic syndrome (a disorder resulting from poorly formed
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (2,737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
crowd out normal white blood cells. Accumulation in the liver, spleen, and lymph nodes frequently occurs as well. The two most common cells involved in ALL
Efferent (112 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
toward the peripheral effector organs Efferent lymph vessel, lymph vessels that carry lymph from a lymph node Efferent ducts, connect the rete testis with
Rotter's lymph nodes (104 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Rotter's lymph nodes are small interpectoral lymph nodes located between the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles. They receive lymphatic fluid
CD68 (1,369 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"Macrophage/histiocytic antigen CD68 expression in neoplastic and reactive lymph nodes". Roczniki Akademii Medycznej W Bialymstoku. 49 (Suppl 1): 73–5. PMID 15638380
Tonsil carcinoma (2,455 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
stages, and around 70% of patients present with metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes. . The most reported complaints include sore throat, otalgia or dysphagia
Cancer of unknown primary origin (2,378 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymphadenopathy (swelling in the lymph nodes of the armpit) it is likely that the cancer originated in the breast, and men with lymph node deposits in the mediastinum
RANKL (3,305 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
protein expression of RANKL is commonly detected in the lungs, thymus and lymph nodes. Low protein expression is found in bone marrow, the stomach, peripheral
CD6 (1,219 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in thymus mesenteric lymph nodes blood granulocyte embryo axillary lymph node subcutaneous adipose tissue embryo spleen morula
Metastatic breast cancer (5,270 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the breast cancer cells have spread to distant sites beyond the axillary lymph nodes. There is no cure for metastatic breast cancer; there is no stage
Neorickettsia helminthoeca (427 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, high fever, and enlarged lymph nodes. Untreated, mortality reaches 90 percent. Death occurs seven to ten
Jejunum (770 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Peyer's patches (found in the ileum). However, there are a few jejunal lymph nodes suspended in its mesentery. The jejunum has many large circular folds
Diphtheria (5,663 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The neck may also swell, in part due to the enlargement of the facial lymph nodes. Diphtheria can also involve the skin, eyes, or genitals, and can
Trypanosomiasis (2,387 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
chancre sore and within a few weeks, the person can experience fever, swollen lymph glands, blood in urine, aching muscles and joints, headaches and irritability
CD69 (2,275 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in temporary lymphocyte retention in the lymph organs. It is thought that retention of lymphocytes in the lymph nodes may increase the chance of successful
Periscleral lymph space (56 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The periscleral lymph space or episcleral space of the eye is the space between the outer surface of the sclera and the inner surface of the capsule of
Loose connective tissue (986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tissue (specifically the red bone marrow) and lymphatic tissue organs (lymph nodes and spleen but not the thymus). Most cell types in loose connective
CXCL13 (518 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
follicles of lymphoid tissues and is expressed highly in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and gut of humans. The gene for CXCL13 is located on human chromosome
Genital ulcer (1,559 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
genital ulcer may include the presence of tender or non-tender enlarged lymph nodes in the groin area, a painful or non-painful genital ulcer, or the
C-C chemokine receptor type 6 (1,886 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The gene is expressed in lymphatic and non-lymphatic tissue as spleen, lymph nodes, pancreas, colon, appendix, small intestine. CCR6 is expressed on
Phagocyte (8,286 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
other cells of the immune system. Some phagocytes then travel to the body's lymph nodes and display the material to white blood cells called lymphocytes.
Eosinophil (3,165 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the lower gastrointestinal tract, ovaries, uterus, spleen, prostate, and lymph nodes, but not in the skin, lungs, esophagus, or some other internal organs
Mediastinal lymph node (41 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Mediastinal lymph nodes are lymph nodes located in the mediastinum. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Mediastinal mass Standring, Susan (2016). Gray's anatomy:
Neuroblastoma (7,172 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
contralateral lymph node involvement; or midline tumor with bilateral lymph node involvement. Stage 4: Dissemination of tumor to distant lymph nodes, bone
Unicentric Castleman disease (1,975 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of lymphoproliferative
Radical retropubic prostatectomy (1,202 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cancer often spreads to nearby lymph nodes in the early stages, especially the sentinel lymph node. Removal of select lymph nodes in the pelvis allows microscopic
Local lymph node assay (474 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) is an in vivo test for skin sensitisation. LLNA has largely superseded the guinea pig maximisation test and the
Hilum (anatomy) (150 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
the root of the lung enter and leave the viscus Hilum of lymph node, the portion of a lymph node where the efferent vessels exit Hilus of dentate gyrus
Vein disorders (78 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
A vein disorder is a class of disease involving veins of the circulatory system. Common vein disorders include:[citation needed] Varicose veins Deep vein
Mediastinal lymph node (41 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Mediastinal lymph nodes are lymph nodes located in the mediastinum. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Mediastinal mass Standring, Susan (2016). Gray's anatomy:
CD43 (1,283 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
immunohistochemistry, CD43 can be demonstrated in the paracortical T-cells of healthy lymph nodes and tonsils; it is also positive in a range of lymphoid and myeloid
Scarlet fever (6,745 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The signs and symptoms include a sore throat, fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash. The face is flushed and the rash is red
GPR114 (433 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in granulocyte lymph node blood testicle islet of Langerhans spleen bone marrow cells appendix epithelium of nasopharynx tonsil
GPR174 (350 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in thymus mucosa of ileum lymph node granulocyte appendix epithelium of nasopharynx epithelium of colon spleen superficial temporal artery
Toxoplasmosis (14,984 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
weeks or months of mild, flu-like illness such as muscle aches and tender lymph nodes. In a small number of people, eye problems may develop. In those with
Ostariophysi (1,348 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fishes. The ossicles connect the gas bladder wall with Y-shaped lymph sinus that abuts the lymph-filled transverse canal joining the sacculi of the right and
Local lymph node assay (474 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) is an in vivo test for skin sensitisation. LLNA has largely superseded the guinea pig maximisation test and the
Gamma probe (425 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of a radionuclide to locate sentinel lymph nodes by their radioactivity. It is used primarily for sentinel lymph node mapping and parathyroid surgery
Papillary thyroid cancer (3,945 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
when a hard nodule is found in multinodular goiter, when enlarged cervical lymph nodes are detected, or when there are unidentified metastatic lesions elsewhere
ITGAE (1,665 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
propria T cells. A subset of dendritic cells in the gut mucosa and mesenteric lymph nodes, known as CD103 dendritic cells, also expresses this marker. It is
PD-L1 (3,052 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Motif (ITSM). This reduces the proliferation of antigen-specific T-cells in lymph nodes, while simultaneously reducing apoptosis in regulatory T cells (anti-inflammatory
Stromal cell (2,735 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
for example in the uterine mucosa (endometrium), prostate, bone marrow, lymph node and the ovary. They are cells that support the function of the parenchymal
60S ribosomal protein L41 (1,701 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cells, and lymph nodes of RNA sequencing. The protein is expressed for Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (SAGE) in the bone marrow and lymph nodes. Microarray
Hypopharyngeal cancer (1,492 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
head and neck cancer. Symptoms of Hypopharyngeal Cancer include: Swollen lymph nodes in the neck (first sign of a problem in half of all patients) Sore
Fikri Alican (2,944 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
1962). "A Sensitive Method for Recording Lymph Flow: Observations on the Dynamics of Hepatosplanchnic Blood and Lymph". The Journal of Surgical Research. 2
Rat-bite fever (2,610 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
issues with the lymph nodes, which often swell or become inflamed as a reaction to the infection. The most common locations of lymph node swelling are
Chimney sweeps' carcinoma (2,047 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of lymph node involvement. Removing the tumor during initial surgery is a leading factor in prognosis. Survival rate is based upon spread to lymph nodes
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (4,770 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Less common areas of metastasis include the lungs, subcutaneous tissue, lymph nodes or bones. GISTs are thought to arise from interstitial cells of Cajal
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (7,892 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
feeling tired, pale skin color, fever, easy bleeding or bruising, enlarged lymph nodes, or bone pain. As an acute leukemia, ALL progresses rapidly and is
HPS3 (705 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
expressed in granulocyte spleen blood stroma of bone marrow lymph node tibiofemoral joint mesenteric lymph nodes right kidney neural layer of retina right ventricle
Genital herpes (2,973 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
form painful ulcers. Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, aching, or swollen lymph nodes, may also occur. Onset is typically around 4 days after exposure with
Cortex (anatomy) (567 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
layer of the ovary and contains the follicles. The lymph node cortex is the outer layer of the lymph node. The cerebral cortex is typically described as
Intermittent pneumatic compression (565 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pressurize the tissues in the limb, thereby forcing fluids, such as blood and lymph, out of the pressurized area. A short time later, the pressure is reduced
Chromoblastomycosis (1,256 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
or lymph vessels, producing metastatic lesions at distant sites. Another possibility is secondary infection with bacteria. This may lead to lymph stasis
Emil Vodder (161 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
patients had swollen lymph nodes. In 1932, the Vodders began to study the lymph system, and developed careful hand movements to cause lymph movement. In 1936
Lymphangiomatosis (2,481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of chyle in the linings of the heart and/or lungs. Chyle is composed of lymph fluid and fats that are absorbed from the small intestine by specialized
Orf (disease) (1,131 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
granuloma. There is usually only one non-painful lesion, but there can be more. Lymph nodes may also become swollen. It is caused by a parapoxvirus. It can occur
GPR65 (1,713 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
TDAG8. GPR65 (TDAG8) is primarily expressed in lymphoid tissues (spleen, lymph nodes, thymus, and leukocytes), and as a GPCR, the protein is localized
Tropical theileriosis (974 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
genera Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus. The most prominent symptoms are fever and lymph node enlargement. But there is a wide range of clinical manifestations,
Root of the lung (582 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and veins, the pulmonary plexuses of nerves, lymphatic vessels, bronchial lymph nodes, and areolar tissue, all of which are enclosed by a reflection of
XCR1 (1,234 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cell zones of Peyer's patches, and T cell zones and sinuses of mesenteric lymph nodes. XCR1+ DCs specialize in cross-presentations of orally applied antigens
List of diseases (L) (900 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
epidermodysplasia verruciformis Lyell's syndrome Lygophobia Lyme disease Lymph node neoplasm Lymphadenopathy, angioimmunoblastic with dysproteinemia Lymphangiectasies
HHV-8-associated MCD (2,206 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of rare lymphoproliferative
Programmed cell death protein 1 (4,995 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
promotes apoptosis (programmed cell death) of antigen-specific T-cells in lymph nodes. Second, it reduces apoptosis in regulatory T cells (anti-inflammatory
Gliosarcoma (1,592 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
most commonly spreading through the blood to the lungs, and also liver and lymph nodes. They most commonly present in the temporal lobe and frontal lobe
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy (110 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymphadenopathy or mediastinal adenopathy is an enlargement of the mediastinal lymph nodes. There are many possible causes of mediastinal lymphadenopathy, including:
Cervix (6,120 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lymph nodes and ultimately the paraaortic lymph nodes. The posterior and lateral cervix drains along the uterine arteries to the internal iliac lymph
Caseous lymphadenitis (901 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pseudotuberculosis, that affects the lymphatic system, resulting in abscesses in the lymph nodes and internal organs. It is found mostly in goats and sheep and at
Herbert Snow (540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
which was controversial because this was before the acceptance of elective lymph node dissections. In 1893, Snow conducted the first epidemiological study
Root of the lung (582 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and veins, the pulmonary plexuses of nerves, lymphatic vessels, bronchial lymph nodes, and areolar tissue, all of which are enclosed by a reflection of
Herbert Snow (540 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
which was controversial because this was before the acceptance of elective lymph node dissections. In 1893, Snow conducted the first epidemiological study
Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (3,192 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of lymphoproliferative
HHV-8-associated MCD (2,206 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of Castleman disease (also known as giant lymph node hyperplasia, lymphoid hamartoma, or angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia), a group of rare lymphoproliferative
XCL2 (237 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in granulocyte spleen blood lymph node bone marrow duodenum appendix epithelium of colon placenta right lobe of liver
Allergic contact dermatitis (2,697 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transported to the lymph nodes, they become differentiated and transform into DCs, which are immunostimulatory in nature. Once within the lymph glands, the differentiated
Trachea (3,926 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
brachiocephalic trunk; and the left brachiocephalic vein. The deep cardiac plexus and lymph nodes are also positioned in front of the lower trachea. Behind the trachea
Löfgren syndrome (509 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of acute sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disorder characterized by swollen lymph nodes in the chest, tender red nodules on the shins, fever and arthritis
Medial supraclavicular lymph node (64 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A medial supraclavicular lymph node is a lymph node located above the collar bone and between the center of the body and a line drawn through the nipple
Nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (1,878 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
immunohistochemistry is essential. Tumors generally located in the peripheral lymph nodes, which can be detected via PET scan and CT scan. Ann Arbor staging
Inguinal lymphadenopathy (114 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Inguinal lymphadenopathy causes swollen lymph nodes in the groin area. It can be a symptom of infective or neoplastic processes. Infective aetiologies
Decidua (804 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and represents a response of stromal tissue to progesterone. Decidua in a lymph node may mimic metastatic carcinoma. A long-lasting infection of the decidua
Positive axillary lymph node (79 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically
TXK (gene) (718 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
Top expressed in granulocyte blood testicle spleen lymph node appendix right uterine tube bone marrow cells right lobe of liver upper lobe of left lung
Superficial vein thrombosis (1,513 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is a blood clot formed in a superficial vein, a vein near the surface of the body. Usually there is thrombophlebitis
Total mesorectal excision (860 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
all the surrounding fatty tissue and the sheet of tissue that contains lymph nodes and blood vessels. Dissection is along the avascular alveolar plane
Thyroid nodule (2,488 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
determining the size, texture, position, and vascularity of a nodule, accessing lymph nodes metastasis in the neck, and for guiding fine needle aspiration cytology
Interleukin 27 receptor, alpha subunit (668 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in Ileal epithelium lymph node mesenteric lymph nodes blood thymus spleen lactiferous gland choroid plexus of fourth ventricle extraocular
Tyrosine-protein kinase BLK (847 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in spleen mesenteric lymph nodes blood granulocyte thymus subcutaneous adipose tissue bone marrow Ileal epithelium axillary lymph node tunica adventitia
Pathogen-associated molecular pattern (2,144 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
initiate the maturation of immune cells, which can travel to the primary lymph node and trigger the adaptive immune system that involves the production
Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (1,215 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
approximately 80%, 85% with malignancy but no lymph node spread and 0% with malignancy spreading to lymph nodes. Side branch IPMNs are the most common
Extramammary Paget's disease (1,925 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
multistep process that involves: Invasion of local lymph nodes and venous system Movement out from lymph nodes and venous system Proliferation at new site
Fingolimod (2,587 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator, which sequesters lymphocytes in lymph nodes, preventing them from contributing to an autoimmune reaction. It has
CD180 (790 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Top expressed in pancreatic ductal cell lymph node white blood cell monocyte granulocyte spleen appendix bone marrow cells blood superficial temporal
CD58 (2,682 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Presenting Cells before T cell activation, when T cells are roaming the lymph nodes looking at the surface of APCs for peptide:MHC complexes the T-cell
Urogenital pelvic malignancy (241 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A urogenital pelvic malignancy is a regional lymph node involvement in urogenital malignancies (category N in the TNM classification system) is a significant
Lymphotoxin alpha (2,809 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and plays a role in apoptosis. In LT-α knockout mice, Peyer's patches and lymph nodes will fail to develop, thus illustrating the cytokine's essential role
Antigen presentation (1,670 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
immune responses immediately without trafficking the APCs in the local lymph nodes. Antigens from the extracellular space and sometimes also endogenous
CCL20 (1,549 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tissues with highest expression observed in peripheral blood lymphocytes, lymph nodes, liver, appendix, and fetal lung and lower levels in thymus, testis
Epstein–Barr virus (6,575 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fever"), is characterized by extreme fatigue, fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. Epstein–Barr virus is also associated with various non-malignant
Henri Rouvière (249 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
exhaustive study involving the delineation and classification of human lymph nodes and their associated drainage regions. Rouvière's work was a continuation
Lamina propria (1,298 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
tract. Progression of epithelial cancer often relies on deep and regional lymph node invasion. The lamina propria, being one of the barriers to the submucosa
Bowel resection (2,886 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
removal of local blood vessel and lymph nodes. Standard lymph node resection includes three consecutive levels of lymph nodes and is known as a D3 lymphadenectomy
Stroma (252 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
plates of collagen fibrils in the cornea Lymph node stromal cell, cells which provide a scaffold for other lymph node cells Stroma of bone marrow Stroma
Lymphohemangioma (1,265 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lymphohemangioma is a disease characterized by swelling of the lymph nodes and blood vessels. It is variously described as a "mixture of clear fluid and
Erysipelas (2,878 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
skin necrosis (death). Lymph nodes may be swollen and lymphedema may occur. Occasionally, a red streak extending to the lymph node can be seen. The infection
Cervical cancer staging (2,886 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the tumor has spread beyond where it originally began, such as to nearby lymph nodes or different parts of the body. Cancer staging is described on a spectrum
Ocular immune system (1,800 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
regulates healing processes following injuries. The interior of the eye lacks lymph vessels but is highly vascularized, and many immune cells reside in the
Macrophage (10,341 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
travel to the lymph nodes where naïve T helper cells reside. Although macrophages are also found in secondary lymphoid organs like the lymph nodes, they