swollen glands

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What is swollen glands?

The term "swollen glands" refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes.

In a child, a node is considered enlarged if it is more than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) in diameter.

See also: Lymphadenitis and lymphangitis

Alternative Names:

Glands - swollen; Swollen lymph nodes; Lymph nodes - swollen

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by rhaver, Feb 11, 2009 09:12AM
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by mpanda, Apr 03, 2008 07:18AM
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