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Swollen Lymph Nodes
Health Encyclopedia: Swollen Glands
The term "swollen glands" refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes.
In a child, a node is enlarged if it is larger than one centimeter (0.4 inch) in diameter.
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Alternative Names
Glands - swollen; Swollen lymph nodes; Lymph nodes - swollen
Considerations
Lymph nodes are glands that play an important part in your body's defense against infection. They produce lymph, which travels throughout your body in the...
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Health Guide
Swollen glands
Glands - swollen; Swollen lymph nodes; Lymph nodes - swollen Prevention References Vincent MT. Pharyngitis. Am Fam Physician. 2004; 69(6): 1465-1470. ... Read more »Roseola
... Signs and tests A history of roseola in the community A physical exam of rash Swollen lymph nodes on the back of the scalp (occipital nodes) Read more »Laryngitis
Recent or current upper respiratory infection Hoarseness Fever Swollen lymph nodes or glands in the neck Signs and tests Physical examination is usually... Read more »Pharyngitis: viral
... Sore throat Discomfort with swallowing Fever Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck Joint pain or muscle aches Signs and... Read more »Burkitt lymphoma
...High-grade B-cell lymphoma; Small non-cleaved cell lymphoma Symptoms Unexplained swollen lymph nodes Non-tender nodes Rapid growth of the lymph nodes Nodes that... Read more »Images
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