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What does it mean if you have a peripancreatic lymph node ? ive had one for a few years. whats its purpose?
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Lymph nodes: Your lymphatic system is your protective mechanism against disease etc and the node next to your pancreas is causing you no problems. Good Luck
Answered 6/15/2019
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Some basics: The lymph nodes are part of an additional circulation system that is rarely mentioned in school science classes.They acquire & remove debris & germs from the serum that floats between cells into a network of thin walled vessels & eventually returns the serum/lymph to the main blood vessels near the heart.They are scattered throughout your body. A peri-pancreatic node is just one located there
Answered 6/24/2019
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Lymph nodes: Are normal structures, part of the lymphatic circulatory system that helps remove waste and debris from the body. A peripancreatic lymph node is simply a lymph node located near the pancreas. Like any lymph node, if it is otherwise normal in size and shape, nothing to worry about.
Answered 3/25/2022
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Agree with Dr. F: Lymph nodes are normally present around the pancreas. If the size has been stable, it is not a cause for concern.
Answered 6/22/2019
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