Lymph node biopsy
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What is Lymph node biopsy?
Lymph node biopsy is a test in which a lymph node or a piece of a lymph node is removed for examination under a microscope.
The lymphatic system is made up of lymph nodes connected by lymph vessels. The nodes produce white blood cells (lymphocytes) that fight infections. When an infection is present, the lymph nodes swell, produce more white blood cells, and attempt to trap the organisms that are causing the infection. The lymph nodes also try to trap cancer cells.
Alternative Names:
Biopsy - lymph nodes
Posts on Lymph node biopsy (29)
Hello Dr. Lupo,
I had a total thyroidectomy in Sept. 2006, after a needle biopsy was inc...
I had surgery last Monday to remove an enlarged lymph node in the mesenteric region. I was...
- Jan 27, 2011
Has anyone ever had a needle biopsy by ultrasound? I am having mine done this wednesday and...
- Oct 08, 2009
Does anybody know if axillary lymph node biopsy (I only had one or two removed) can cause p...
- Oct 07, 2009
Background: I'm 37 with no family hx of bc. I found a lump and thickening in outer upper r...
My daughter is 3 and developed a swollen, hard lymph node under her chin, with high fever f...
- May 20, 2008
Wasn't sure exactly where this question fits... my doctor and a surgeon she sent me to want...
Dear Doctor,
I was diagnosed with a lipoma of my right arm near the elbow. The plastic su...
- Jul 20, 2007
I'm sorry if my question seems trivial. Yesterday I had a lumpectomy and a sentinel lymph n...
- Jul 26, 2009
OK, my mom just recently found lymph nodes in her body which was kinda wierd. I don't remem...
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