LYMPH-NODE (LYMPHATIC GLAND) ENLARGEMENT

SUMMARYDuring a filariasis survey conducted in northern Fiji in 1968–9 examinations were made for microfilaraemia, enlarged lymph nodes and elephantiasis. Analysis of the microfilarial densities at different ages and the number of anatomical sites showing lymph gland enlargement or elephantiasis have been used to provide evidence on the clustering of infections and pathogenesis.Although there is no evidence of clustering of risk of infection, there is evidence favouring the clustering of adult filariae in individuals. Nevertheless the number of sites of lymph node enlargement do not correspond with this finding and statistical evidence suggests that lymph-node enlargement is not necessarily associated with the near presence in the body of adult filariae, whether dead or alive.Males of Indian ethnic origin showed a higher prevalence of elephantiasis than males of Fijian ethnic origin, but women of either ethnic race showed prevalences lower than those of men.The onset of elephantiasis at a site does not directly reflect the number of infections sustained in the local area, but it appears that filariasis first induces for a limited period a proneness to elephantiasis. During this period a random and discrete event may induce the onset of elephantiasis. The nature of the event is unknown, but it probably is not trauma.

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Rare submandibular swelling (Capillary haemangioma)

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100109557 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 103 (6) ◽

pp. 632-633 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

R. W. T. Slack ◽

C. Milroy ◽

A. Parker

Keyword(s):

Salivary Gland ◽

Lymph Node ◽

Submandibular Salivary Gland ◽

Digastric Muscle ◽

Capillary Haemangioma ◽

Anterior Belly ◽

Salivary Gland Enlargement ◽

Gland Enlargement

AbstractThe diagnosis of submandibular lumps is usually straightforward, using a combination of history, examination and simple investigation. Most will turn out to be submandibular salivary gland enlargement or lymph node swellings. We present a case in which conventional investigation failed to help in the diagnosis, and was eventually found to be what we believe is the first capillary haemangioma described in the anterior belly of the digastric muscle.

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Injection of Carbon Nanoparticles for Lymph Node Detection After Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ◽

10.1166/jnn.2021.18667 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 886-894

Author(s):

Donghua Wang ◽

Manyu Chen ◽

Long Lv ◽

Yu Chen ◽

Kui Tian

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Rectal Cancer ◽

Lymph Node ◽

Lymph Node Metastasis ◽

Lymph Nodes ◽

Treatment Plan ◽

Regional Lymph Nodes ◽

Colorectal Cancer Surgery ◽

Lymphatic Gland ◽

Node Metastasis

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death in the world because of its poor prognosis and many related complications. In clinical practice, lymph node metastasis is an important index to evaluate the recurrence and survival rate of patients with rectal cancer, it also the main method to determine the treatment plan of patients with rectal cancer. Nano carbon tracer can guide surgeons to clear regional lymph nodes accurately, improve the number of lymph nodes detected, and then improve the accuracy of pathological staging of rectal cancer. It has an important clinical significance in the removal of lymph nodes of middle and low rectal cancer, and provides an important basis for the development of postoperative adjuvant treatment plan. The purpose of this study is to explore the application value of this method in improving the detection rate of lymph nodes in laparoscopic colorectal cancer. According to the research results, the total number of lymphatic gland, the number of small lymphatic gland, the rate of lymph node metastasis, the number of black stained lymphatic gland and the number of lymphatic gland confirmed by pathology in the two groups were better than those in the traditional surgical treatment, which had better application value in the radical operation of colorectal cancer.

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LYMPHATIC GLAND OR LYMPH NODE?

The Lancet ◽

10.1016/s0140-6736(00)98506-4 ◽

1933 ◽

Vol 221 (5727) ◽

pp. 1207

Author(s):

WilliamH. Kesteven

Keyword(s):

Lymph Node ◽

Lymphatic Gland

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Scanning electron microscopy of freeze-fractured prescapular lymph node of caprine

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100111331 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

pp. 244-245

Author(s):

O. Faroon ◽

F. Al-Bagdadi ◽

T. G. Snider ◽

C. Titkemeyer

Keyword(s):

Lymph Node ◽

Lymph Nodes ◽

Lymphatic System ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Meat Products ◽

The Body ◽

Morphological Data ◽

The World ◽

Cellular Constituent ◽

Scanning Electron

The lymphatic system is very important in the immunological activities of the body. Clinicians confirm the diagnosis of infectious diseases by palpating the involved cutaneous lymph node for changes in size, heat, and consistency. Clinical pathologists diagnose systemic diseases through biopsies of superficial lymph nodes. In many parts of the world the goat is considered as an important source of milk and meat products.The lymphatic system has been studied extensively. These studies lack precise information on the natural morphology of the lymph nodes and their vascular and cellular constituent. This is due to using improper technique for such studies. A few studies used the SEM, conducted by cutting the lymph node with a blade. The morphological data collected by this method are artificial and do not reflect the normal three dimensional surface of the examined area of the lymph node. SEM has been used to study the lymph vessels and lymph nodes of different animals. No information on the cutaneous lymph nodes of the goat has ever been collected using the scanning electron microscope.

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