Lymph Node Assessment Year 2023 with complete solution

Lymph Node Assessment Year 2023 with complete solution all tissues have lymph nodes and vessels except brain and placenta lymph vessels may be seen if inflamed nodes may be seen and felt, but this is not typical 3 big reasons nodes may be enlarged infection cancer inflammation normal lymph nodes size 0.5-1cm For node palpation, body needs to be relaxed Subcutaneous node are _________ and deep nodes are ___________ palpable; not palpable deep node example places mediastinum along great vessels in ABD mesentery differential of nodules node, cyst, aneurysm, abscess lymphadenopathy mass effect lymphadenitis tender lymphangitis red streaks suppuration drainage Technique of exam light palpation firmer palpation palpation with palm and finger then fingertips lymphedema typically doesn't pit on examination note size with measurement mobility tenderness warmth consistency (hard, soft) symmetry (compared bilaterally) fluctuance