Adenopathy refers to inflammatory enlargement of lymph nodes. We have lymph glands located in various parts of the body next to the neck, ears, jaws, armpits, and groin. They play an important role in developing the body's immune mechanism. Whenever there is an infection or foreign body reaction, the nearest lymph node to the site of infection tends to get inflamed and swell up. Which we call as lymphadenopathy.
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I have mild left axillary adenopathy. What can I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old female with a height of 5'6 feet and a weight of 220 lb. I take tablet Propranolol for fast heart rate. I am not diagnosed with anything other than this. I recently had a neck CT because of some swelling. It was ectopic thyroid tissue. But in the impression, it also not... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for making a clear and elaborate account of your medical findings and pointing out your concerns. I understand that you are worried about the following: 1) Why was one of the left axillary lymph nodes enlarged? 2) How could they even be seen on a neck CT?... Read Full »