Lymph nodes & Lumps Flashcards
1
Q
What does an infected lymph node feel like?
A
Tender & mobile
2
Q
What structure are deep lymph nodes associated with?
A
Internal Jugular vein
3
Q
Name the superficial lymph nodes
A
Submental, submandibular, pre-auricular, post-auricular, occipital, cervical, poterior & anterior cervical
4
Q
Name the deep lymph nodes
A
Jugulo-digastric, Jugulo-omohyoid, supreclavicular
5
Q
What is Waldeyers ring
A
Annular collection of lymphoid tissue that surrounds the upper aerodigestive tract
6
Q
Which neck lumps occur on the midline?
A
Thyroglossal cysts, dermoid cysts, thyroid swelling
7
Q
What are the red flags for lymphadenopathy?
A
persisting for longer than 6 weeks, fixed, hard, irregular, rapid growth
