In rare cases, surgery may be needed to remove a tumor or treat an infection. A lump behind the ear can be caused by many things, including a swollen lymph node, sebaceous cysts, skin tags, lipomas, ...

To determine whether a growth is a tumor or a cyst, a doctor may use ultrasound or take a biopsy, if possible. In this article, learn about the differences between cysts and tumors. We explore the ...

A lump on the side of the neck could be a swollen lymph node caused by a bacterial or viral infection or a benign (non-cancerous) growth like a cyst, lipoma, or goiter. Swollen, infected salivary ...

Ovarian cancer cells can spread through your body in these ways: Those in your pelvis Para-aortic lymph nodes, found in your abdominal area Mediastinal lymph nodes, in the area between your lungs ...

It’s a fast-growing cancer that can start in your lymph nodes or related organs like your thymus, spleen, or tonsils. It usually responds well to treatment and is often cured. About one in five ...

A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

Objective To investigate the value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS ... with a rich blood supply status of the lymph node margins and surrounding areas. In TLN, when cheesy or liquefaction ...

In this new study, the scientists rely upon prior research that found tattoo ink particles migrating and accumulating in the lymph nodes. As such, the researchers included lymphoma, a disease ...

Objective: This review article summarises the latest evidence for preventive central lymph node dissection in patients with papillary thyroid cancer taking into account the possible complications and ...

Most vaginal bumps are harmless, but some might signal an infection. Other causes may include cysts, ingrown hairs, and, in rare cases, vaginal cancer. Vaginal bumps typically resolve and go away ...

Popliteal lymph nodes were fixed in Zinc (pH= 6.5) at 4°C for 24 h. The LNs were washed with tris buffered saline (TBS) and permeabilized with filtered tris buffered saline (TBS) 1% Triton X-100 5% ...