A 48-year-old woman, status post-total thyroidectomy followed by radioactive iodine ablation for locally metastatic papillary thyroid cancer, was sent to me by one of the other endocrinologists in my ...

The lymphatic system is a major part of the immune system. It’s made up of various lymph nodes and vessels. The human body has hundreds of lymph nodes throughout different locations in the body. The ...

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune cells, ...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the occult lymph node carcinomatous diffusion in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). A total of 1328 lymph nodes from 31 patients treated ...

"Given the high probability of treatment failure, surgical salvage should be offered, ideally, for a select group of patients with recurrent or persistent cervical cancer who have a high probability ...

Scottsdale, Ariz., February 20, 2014—For head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, a reduction in the amount of radiation treatment volume to the submandibular (level IB) lymph nodes ...

The skin on the back of the neck by the hairline comes into contact with many things that can irritate it. As a result, lumps, bumps, and other skin concerns are relatively common here. A lump can be ...

Cervical lymph nodes are small nodes or glands in the neck. Swelling in the neck may indicate a nearby infection or other health condition. Treatment for cervical lymph nodes can depend on the cause.