Doctors call the lymph nodes in the back area of the skull “occipital lymph nodes.” Swelling of these lymph nodes may occur for various reasons, such as infection and skin conditions, including ...

Lymph node metastasis occurs in "metastatic" lymph nodes, lymph nodes that contain cancer cells that have spread from elsewhere in the body. A part of the immune system, lymph nodes are tiny ...

If you’ve ever felt swelling on the side of your neck, you probably had swollen glands, also known as swollen lymph nodes. Doctors call it lymphadenopathy. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If symptoms last for a long time or occur with certain other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment depends on the cause of the ...

As I was getting up from my visit with Mrs. Gregory, her right hand went to the base of her neck. Dr. Smith, do you think this little lump is anything?” Though doing her best to portray calm, she ...