Midterm Exam: NU 650 / NU650
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Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
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Preauricular
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In front of the ear.
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Posterior Auricular (Mastoid)
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Behind the ear, over the mastoid process.
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Occipital
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At the base of the skull, towards the back of the head.
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Tonsillar (Jugulodigastric)
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At the angle of the jaw, near the tonsils.
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Submandibular
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Under the jaw, midway between the angle and the tip of the mandible.
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Submental
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Under the chin, in the midline.
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Superficial Cervical
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Along the surface of the sternomastoid muscle.
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Posterior Cervical
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Along the anterior edge of the trapezius muscle, towards the back of the neck.
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Deep Cervical Chain
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Deep under the sternomastoid muscle.
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Supraclavicular
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Just above the clavicle, in the hollow formed by the clavicle and the sternomastoid muscle.
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What does lymphadenopathy potentially indicate?
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Infections Immune System Disorders Autoimmune Diseases Malignancies
Lymphomas: Both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Leukemias: Such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and acute
lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Metastatic Cancer
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Other Causes of Enlarged Lymph Nodes
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Drug Reactions: Certain medications can cause lymph node enlargement,
such as phenytoin.
Localized Inflammation: Due to trauma or localized infection.
Storage Diseases: Such as Gaucher's disease.
Kawasaki Disease: A condition in children causing inflammation in blood
vessel walls.
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