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
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
