are lymph nodes in armpit palpable?
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The three groups of axillary nodes-lateral, subscapular, and pectoral-drain their lymph into the central axillary nodes that lay deep within the axillae. The central nodes, in turn, drain lymph into the apical and supraclavicular nodes. Of the four axillary groups, only the central nodes are usually palpable.
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Lymph nodes are also known as lymph glands. Children's lymph nodes are usually bigger than those of adults, so it's easier to feel them. You can sometimes feel the ones on either side of the neck, the armpits and at the front of the groin where your child's leg bends, even when your child is well.
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Lymph node status shows whether or not the lymph nodes in the underarm area (axillary lymph nodes) contain cancer: Lymph node-negative means the axillary lymph nodes do not contain cancer. Lymph node-positive means the axillary lymph nodes do contain cancer.
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Enlarged lymph nodes can be felt as swollen or firm lumps under the skin. They may also be visible to the eye. Sometimes, people may call swollen lymph nodes “swollen glands,” particularly in reference to the lymph nodes in the neck, however, lymph nodes are not glands.
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Occipital nodes drain the posterior scalp. These nodes are palpable in 5% of healthy children. Common etiologies of occipital lymphadenopathy include tinea capitis, seborrheic dermatitis, insect bites, orbital cellulitis, and pediculosis.
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Most armpit lumps aren't cause for concern. They're usually the result of abnormal tissue growth. But some instances can be a symptom of an underlying… When bacteria (often Staphylococcus aureus) infects a hair follicle, it can form a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin.
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Lymph nodes that are palpable in normal cats and dogs include the mandibular, superficial cervical, axillary, superficial inguinal, and popliteal nodes. Lymphadenopathy is defined as enlargement of a solitary node, a regional group of nodes, or of all lymph nodes.
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Why Lymph Nodes Swell There are more than 600 small, kidney bean-shaped lymph nodes in clusters throughout your body -- under your neck, in your armpits and groin, and in the middle of your chest and belly.
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“Sometimes,” she says, “a woman will notice this as the first sign of cancer.” If your armpit lump is caused by an ingrown hair or infection, it often occurs very close to the surface of your skin, and comes with redness or pain, Dr. Rosenthal says. An armpit lump without those signs may be a sign of breast cancer.
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Lymph node are usually too small to feel except in slim people when they can be felt as smooth pea-sized lumps in the groin. Another common exception is when people get a sore throat or an ear infection, which can make the neck lymph nodes enlarged, painful and tender.
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Symptoms. Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and lymph nodes situated throughout your body. Many lymph nodes are located in your head and neck region. Lymph nodes that frequently swell are in this area, as well as in your armpits and groin area.
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Inguinal lymph nodes up to 2 cm in size may be palpable in healthy patients who spend time barefoot outdoors, have chronic leg trauma or infections, or have sexually transmitted infections. However, any lymph node >1 cm in adults should be considered abnormal.
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Many lymph nodes are located in your head and neck region. Lymph nodes that frequently swell are in this area, as well as in your armpits and groin area.
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Swollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpits. Swollen tonsils.
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The majority of the upper extremity lymph nodes are located in the axilla. They can be divided anatomically into 5 groups: Pectoral (anterior) - 3-5 nodes, located in the medial wall of the axilla.
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Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) In this procedure, anywhere from about 10 to 40 (though usually less than 20) lymph nodes are removed from the area under the arm (axilla) and checked for cancer spread.
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During an axillary lymph node dissection, most lymph nodes under the arm are removed and examined for signs of cancer. Because more lymph nodes are looked at, the doctor may have more evidence of whether the cancer has spread.