Swollen Glands
Overview-
The swollen gland or swollen lymph nodes are an enlargement of the lymph glands, in most cases due to local or diffuse inflammation. Groups of lymph nodes in the neck, around the collarbone, the armpit, groin. During a physical examination the doctor palpating these areas looking for any swelling. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped curved masses of lymphatic tissue bounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph glands are found in many places in the lymphatic system throughout the body. The lymph nodes filter the lymph fluid and maintain the special cells which can trap cancer cells or microorganisms which are traveling through the body in the lymphatic fluid.
Causes-
The swelling of the gland or lymph nodes is typically
Overview-
The swollen gland or swollen lymph nodes are an enlargement of the lymph glands, in most cases due to local or diffuse inflammation. Groups of lymph nodes in the neck, around the collarbone, the armpit, groin. During a physical examination the doctor palpating these areas looking for any swelling. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped curved masses of lymphatic tissue bounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph glands are found in many places in the lymphatic system throughout the body. The lymph nodes filter the lymph fluid and maintain the special cells which can trap cancer cells or microorganisms which are traveling through the body in the lymphatic fluid.
Causes-
The swelling of the gland or lymph nodes is typically