Question 1

how is a popliteal lymph node biopsy performed?

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The popliteal: Space is the pocket behind the knee. There are lymph nodes in this area. A surgeon would numb the skin and tissue and remove the lymph node for pathologic study.

Question 2

is a popliteal lymph node biopsy performed under local or general anaesthesia? is it a straight cut or an s cut?

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Either: A popliteal lymph node dissection is usually performed using local or regional anesthesia (nerve block) along with sedation. General anesthesia may be required depending on pathology or other medical issues.

Question 3

soft, squishy lumps on back outer thigh about 3 inches above knee and on both legs. dr said not in popliteal lymph node area and likely just anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Simple problem: You have given me a wonderful description of what we call lipomas. These are noncancerous fatty growths that can occur almost anywhere on the body. They cannot be transmitted from person to person so the fact you both have them is not any consideration. If they cause you pain, discomfort or are unsightly, they are easy to remove. They can grow so you may want to have them removed at some point.

Question 4

i am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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: You are likely correct. Any disturbance of the skin surface as would be in tattoo removal may trigger enlargement of local nodes that can persist for a few weeks.

Question 5

what could a swollen painful lymph node mean?

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A painful: Swollen node is usually a healthy response to a local infection or recent injury.

Question 6

what causes a painful hard preauricular lymph node?

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Many things: 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" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 7

how large does a cancerous lymph node have to be to become painful?

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It varies: Most cancerous lymph nodes are painless. But if they are growing faster, pain may appear at some stage; there is no bearing on the size of the lymph node.

Question 8

found painful to touch (not otherwise) lymph node in my groin. what could cause this? getting a bit worried..

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Dont worry: There is an infection in the skin in the area drained by that lymph node. It is the immune system doing its duty. Good. What could it be? Did you notice any painful blisters on your genitals? If not Herpes is unlikely. Other STDs  are also unlikely. It is not uncommon for a little skin infection, folliculitis, non STD to cause this sort of painful lymhadenopathy. If it doesnt get better see GP

Question 9

hard painful knot ( in occipital lymph node area?) just randomly appeared last night. woke up with the pain and found the knot. no injury

Accepted Answer

Watch the node: carefully over the next 2-3 days.  Sometimes infection will declare itself only after a few days.  If it persists in size beyond a month or 6 weeks, I would have it looked at by a surgeon to make sure it doesn't mean lymphoma.   Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 10

i have an enlarged cervical lymph node that measures 1.75x2.0 in.  it is also hard and somewhat painful  should i get it checked out or wait.  ?

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Lymph Node Swelling: Greetings.  An enlarged lymph node should be evaluated and treated.  In my practice,  I would treat you with an antibiotic.  After 14 days,  the node should have shrunk in size.  If it was still enlarging,  then an image guided biopsy would be ordered.  The sooner you are evaluated,  the sooner you are treated.  Good Luck.

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How is a popliteal lymph node biopsy performed?

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Is a popliteal lymph node biopsy performed under local or general anaesthesia? is it a straight cut or an s cut?

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Soft, squishy lumps on back outer thigh about 3 inches above knee and on both legs. dr said not in popliteal lymph node area and likely just anatomy?

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I am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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What could a swollen painful lymph node mean?

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What causes a painful hard preauricular lymph node?

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How large does a cancerous lymph node have to be to become painful?

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Found painful to touch (not otherwise) lymph node in my groin. what could cause this? getting a bit worried..

A member asked:

Hard painful knot ( in occipital lymph node area?) just randomly appeared last night. woke up with the pain and found the knot. no injury

A member asked:

I have an enlarged cervical lymph node that measures 1.75x2.0 in. it is also hard and somewhat painful should i get it checked out or wait. ?

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