APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in your body’s ability to fight off infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -A normal lymph node is small and soft. When lymph nodes become infected, they usually increase in size, become sore, and may be felt in other areas of your body during a physical exam. Infections that spread to lymph nodes are usually caused by bacteria, a virus, or a fungus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swollen lymph nodes caused by a virus usually return to normal after the viral infection resolves. Antibiotics are not useful to treat viral infections. Treatment for swollen lymph nodes from other causes depends on the cause: Infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -ear infection. sinus infection. the flu. strep throat. mononucleosis (mono) tooth infection, included an abscessed tooth. skin infection. HIV.