Topic 12 - The importance and methods of lymph node and lymph vessel examinations.Examination of the lymph nodes in carnivores. Flashcards
What is a lymph node?
They are part of the bodys immune system, they filter out substances and waste products.
If they are swollen = inflammation
Examination methos of lymph nodes:
- Inspection
- Palpation
Additional examination of lymph nodes:
- Fine needle aspiration
- Biopsy
- Excision (removal of small part)
- Extirpation (removal of whole lymph node)
- X-ray, US, CT
Parameters to examine during inspection:
- Location
- Size
- Shape
- Consistency
- Structure
- Painfulness
- Movability
- Surface
- Skin above
- Symmetry
When does the size of the lymph node become abnormal?
more than 1.5 x the normal size
How to describe the sizes of lymph nodes?
Pea
Lense
Rice
Bean
Cherry
Nut size
Grape
How can we describe the consistency of lymph nodes?
Soft rubber
Firm
How can we describe the structure of lymph nodes?
Homogenous
Non-homogenous
How can we describe the surface of lymph nodes?
Smooth
Regular
How can we describe the skin above of lymph nodes?
Temperature
Elasticity
Damage
Should the lymph nodes be movable?
yes
Should the lymph nodes be painful to examine?
no
How can we describe the shape of lymph nodes?
Ellipsoidal
Round
Special
Name the lymph nodes that are palpable
- Mandibular/submandibular
- Prescapular
- Popliteal
Name the lymph nodes that are NOT palpable
- Retropharyngeal
- Parotid
- Axillary
- Superficial inguinal
- Mesenteric
Where can we find the lymph nodes?
