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Hila and mediastinum
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Velma Scantleburyanswered
42 years experience
Varies: Lymph nodes vary in sizes with each person and may be bigger in others due to their personal exposures. They can be anywhere from a few mm's to cms. W... Read More
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Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
Size not important: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. The l... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
It is usually a sign: of prior inflammation. There are a variety of causes...histoplasmosis, TB, and other infectious agents. Also, treated lymphoma, sarcoidosis, and sil... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Lymph nodes: What symptoms did you have or do you have that made your doctor look for those nodes in your chest? Do you have a cough, wt loss, night sweats? As a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Wujekanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Portion of the chest: The mediastinum is the compartment in the middle of the chest between the lungs that contains the heart and esophagus.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Limanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Wide mediastinum: Yes, and it can indicate lymphoma.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Aaron Milstoneanswered
Pulmonology 29 years experience
Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are present throughout the body. They are the body's plumbing system and help clear infection as well has support the immune system. Sc... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sanjay Agarwalanswered
Pulmonology 28 years experience
Part of chest: It is the central space between the two lungs. It is again subdivided into different areas.
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kevin Carsonanswered
Interventional Radiology 32 years experience
Chest calcifications: Calcifications in these areas usually involve the lymph nodes or arteries. Ask for a differential diagnosis from the interpreting radiologist.
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5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paige Gutheilanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
No: By definition the heart is part of the mediastinum, but in rare cases it is not located exactly in the expected position.
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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