Lymph node metastasis occurs in "metastatic" lymph nodes, lymph nodes that have been infected by cancer from elsewhere in the body. A part of the immune system, lymph nodes are tiny ovals placed ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If they last for a long time or occur with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment is specific to the cause of the swollen ...

Laurencia Villalba is a vascular surgeon in private and public practice. Alison Tomlin and Theresa Larkin do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization ...

The medical term for cancer that has spread is "metastasis." Knowing whether lung cancer is in lymph nodes, and which lymph nodes it has spread to, helps doctors assign the cancer a stage and ...

Breast cancer is able to modify the lymphatic vessels through which it travels to the draining lymph nodes. From there, it can then spread to other parts of the body. A new finding by Finnish ...

Cervical lymphadenopathy presents a shared anatomic challenge for clinicians, yet it serves as the divergent starting point ...

We spend a lot of time caring for the body’s circulatory system, with almost all of our attention focused on the health of our cardiovascular system, the heart and its 60,000 miles of arteries, veins ...

“Lymphfluencers” claim this type of massage can filter out toxins, help you lose weight, and boost your immune system. Here’s what science says. Lymphatic drainage massages have become a popular ...

For years, it has been a mainstay of treatment to stop the spread of many cancers. But is the removal of lymph nodes – tiny, bean-shaped nodules that filter waste and bacteria – really the best way to ...

Rashes and swollen lymph nodes are two symptoms that can occur in a variety of conditions. Some causes include viral and bacterial infections, such as scarlet fever, shingles, or Lyme disease. Other ...

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. It commonly causes coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing, but the symptoms can vary widely. Sometimes, COVID-19 may also cause ...