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A member asked:

What are long term side effects and precautions after 2 axillary lymph nodes surgically removed?

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None: Removal of only 2 nodes should not have any clinical implications.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/13/2013

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Swelling of the arm: On occasion patients can get swelling of the arm called lymphadema. People with lymph node dissection should refrain from blood pressures and needle sticks in the affected arm.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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