A lymph node or lymph gland, is an ovoid or kidney-shaped organ of the lymphatic system, and of the adaptive immune system. source
A lymph node or lymph gland, is an ovoid or kidney-shaped organ of the lymphatic system, and of the adaptive immune system.
A lymph node is widely present throughout the body. source
A lymph node is widely present throughout the body.
A lymph node or lymph gland are linked by the lymphatic vessels as a part of the circulatory system. source
A lymph node or lymph gland are linked by the lymphatic vessels as a part of the circulatory system.
Lymph nodes are major sites of B and T lymphocytes, and other white blood cells. source
Lymph nodes are major sites of B and T lymphocytes, and other white blood cells.
Lymph nodes are important for the proper functioning of the immune system, acting as filters for foreign particles and cancer cells. source
Lymph nodes are important for the proper functioning of the immune system, acting as filters for foreign particles and cancer cells.
Lymph nodes do not have a detoxification function, which is primarily dealt with by the liver and kidneys. source
Lymph nodes do not have a detoxification function, which is primarily dealt with by the liver and kidneys.
In the lymphatic system the lymph node is a secondary lymphoid organ. source
In the lymphatic system the lymph node is a secondary lymphoid organ.
A lymph node is enclosed in a fibrous capsule and is made up of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. source
A lymph node is enclosed in a fibrous capsule and is made up of an outer cortex and an inner medulla.
Lymph nodes have clinical significance. source
Lymph nodes have clinical significance.
The condition of the lymph nodes is very important in cancer staging, which decides the treatment to be used, and determines the prognosis. source
The condition of the lymph nodes is very important in cancer staging, which decides the treatment to be used, and determines the prognosis.
When swollen, inflamed or enlarged, lymph nodes can be hard, firm or tender. source
When swollen, inflamed or enlarged, lymph nodes can be hard, firm or tender.
Lymph nodes are kidney or oval shaped and range in size from a few millimeters to about 1–2 cm long. source
Lymph nodes are kidney or oval shaped and range in size from a few millimeters to about 1–2 cm long.
The lymph node contains lymphoid tissue, i.e., a meshwork or fibers called reticulum with white blood cells enmeshed in it. source
The lymph node contains lymphoid tissue, i.e., a meshwork or fibers called reticulum with white blood cells enmeshed in it.
The cortex of the lymph node is the outer portion of the node, underneath the capsule and the subcapsular sinus source
The cortex of the lymph node is the outer portion of the node, underneath the capsule and the subcapsular sinus
Lymph nodes can be affected by both primary cancers of lymph tissue, and secondary cancers affecting other part of the body. source
Lymph nodes can be affected by both primary cancers of lymph tissue, and secondary cancers affecting other part of the body.
Local cancer in many parts of the body can cause lymph nodes to enlarge, usually because of tumours cells that have metastasised into the node. source
Local cancer in many parts of the body can cause lymph nodes to enlarge, usually because of tumours cells that have metastasised into the node.
The primary function of lymph nodes is the filtering of lymph to identify and fight infection. source
The primary function of lymph nodes is the filtering of lymph to identify and fight infection.
Lymph nodes may become enlarged due to an infection, tumor, autoimmune disease, drug reactions, or to leukemia. source
Lymph nodes may become enlarged due to an infection, tumor, autoimmune disease, drug reactions, or to leukemia.
