Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...
Lymph is the fluid in your lymphatic system. Blood reaches tiny capillaries that have small holes in them to let some of the fluid escape or seep out into the tissues. Along with the fluid are some ...
or lateral neck dissection (LND) between January 2021 and November 2022 were included in the analysis. The study investigated the relationships between clinicopathological characteristics, lymph node ...
The average adult has more than 800 lymph nodes that filter lymph and contain immune cells that fight infection. The largest clusters of lymph nodes are found in the neck, armpit, chest, upper abdomen ...
This is because the area is difficult to reach and surrounded by important nerves and blood vessels. You are most likely to have surgery to remove lymph nodes in your neck after radiotherapy if your ...
Cancer treatment, as well as cancer itself, are common causes of lymphedema, a buildup of protein and fluid (lymph) in soft tissues that causes swelling, often in an arm or leg. This is because lymph ...