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Can you feel lymph nodes in trapezius?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Lymph nodes: May be palpable, especially with increase inflammation or infection. There are a chain in this region that may be palpable.

Answered 7/30/2018

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