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2020-05-26 14:06:38
What do we call a lymph node present in uppermost part of posterior triangle of neck. What can be the possible reasons that can make it swell??
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Lymph node swelling can be reactive secondary to some infection in head and neck region, tuberculosis and lymphoma are other common causes of lymph nodes in neck.

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it's called lypmphnodes only infection is responsible

Answered2020-05-26 17:23:11

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