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Axillary Lymph Nodes
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Summary
Axillary
Lymph Nodes
are a group of
Lymph Nodes
located in the armpit (axilla) that play a critical role in the
Lymphatic System
by filtering
Lymph Fluid
and housing
Immune Cells
that help
Fight infection
. They are clinically significant in the staging and treatment of
Breast Cancer
, as
Cancer Cells
often spread to these nodes first.
Concepts
Lymphatic System
Immune Response
Breast Cancer Staging
Lymphadenopathy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Metastasis
Lymph Node Dissection
Axillary Clearance
Oncological Surgery
Lymphatic Drainage
Axillary Region
Lymph Node Examination
Anatomical Regions Of The Axilla
Relevant Degrees
Anatomy 63%
Pathology and Disease 38%
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