What’s axillary lymphadenopathy?

Axillary lymphadenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes in the armpit region, which can be diagnosed through physical exams or imaging studies. It can be caused by cancer, infection, or trauma, and may or may not have symptoms. Biopsy and laboratory studies are used to determine the cause. Breast cancer is a common cause, as […]

What’s axillary adenopathy?

Axillary adenopathy is swelling in the lymph nodes located in the arms, chest wall, and breasts. It can be a sign of a serious medical problem and can be caused by drug reactions, autoimmune diseases, infections, or cancer. Treatment options vary and can take several weeks to resolve. Axillary adenopathy is swelling and disease in […]

What’s axillary dissection?

Axillary dissection is a surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes from the armpit area, often performed during breast cancer surgery to determine if the cancer has spread. There are three levels of axillary lymph nodes, and recovery time is usually four to six weeks with possible complications such as loss of sensation or arm swelling. […]

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