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Ganguly (patient name changed) had a major and lengthy surgery involving the excision of lymph nodes of the chest and cancerous nodules from all regions of the abdomen including the diaphragm ...

Not removing pelvic lymph nodes, or removing only the first draining lymph nodes (called sentinels), probably greatly reduces the risk of developing swelling in the legs after surgery compared with ...

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Discover how allergies can cause swollen lymph nodes, and learn to distinguish between normal immune responses and warning signs that require medical attention.

Allergies can sometimes cause swollen lymph nodes along with other allergy symptoms. They can become large and painful and lead to a sinus infection if left untreated.

An expert explained how sentinel lymph node biopsy has helped surgeons remove fewer lymph nodes, which can reduce lymphedema risk in patients with breast cancer.