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What is lymphadenopathy in the head to neck?
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Large lymph nodes: Lymphadenopathy of the head and neck refers to enlargement of the lymph nodes in the head/neck. It can be one large one or multiple large ones. This needs to be evaluated to ensure it is not a concerning process.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Swollen lymph node: Lymphadenopathy refers to swollen/ enlargement of lymph node. It can be caused by many things like infection, inflammation, malignancy etc. It could be single, multiple, painful, painless. Talk to your doctor and have further evaluation accordingly.
Answered 9/24/2012
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We are all familiar : With tonsils, which are lymphnodes that guard the throat entrance. When enlarged, these demonstrate "lymphdenopathy." others drain along the muscle going from behind the ear to the collar bone, and enlarge in infections, but also can be infested with cancers of the head and neck: usually large, not always painful, some only seen on images.
Answered 9/24/2012
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