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Swollen lymph nodes
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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Dr. Rajen Patel
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
22 yrs exp
Surat
it's called lypmphnodes only
infection is responsible
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