Midterm Exam: NU 650 NU650

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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