Lymph nodes

Question 1

Functions of lymphatics

Answer 1

Remove excess fluid from interstitial space
Immune defence
Return small proteins

Question 2

What does a malignant node feel like

Answer 2

Hard, matted, non tender, rubbery, mobile, fast growing

Question 3

What are the deep lymph nodes

Answer 3

Deep to SCM
Jugulo digastric
Jugulo omohyoid
Supraclavicular

Question 4

What is the Waldeyer’s ring

Answer 4

Lingual
Palatine
Tubal
Pharyngeal tonsils

Question 5

What is the role of Waldeyer’s ring

Answer 5

First line of defence against microbes that enters the body via the nasal and oral routes.

Question 6

What are some causes of midline lumps

Answer 6

Dermoid cyst, thyroglossal duct cyst, thyroid gland pathology

Question 7

Causes of lateral lumps

Answer 7

Submandibular pathology

Brachial cyst

Question 8

What are some red flags of lumps

Answer 8

6 Weeks +
Fixed, hard or irregular
Rapid growth
Voice changes, swallowing issues
Weight loss or night sweats
General lymphadenopathy

Question 9

What is Virchow’s node

Answer 9

Left subclavicular node that drains abdomen and thoraz

Question 10

What does the right supraclavicular node drain

Answer 10

Midsection chest, oesophagus and lungs