MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ lymph nodes are in your groin
A
axillary
B
femoral
C
lumbar
D
inguinal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your inguinal lymph nodes are located in your groin. Specifically, they’re in the inner upper thigh area. Your superficial inguinal lymph nodes sit near the surface of your skin just below your inguinal ligament.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two areas to look for inguinal (groin) nodes: Feel the horizontal chain of nodes in the right groin just below the ligament. Feel the vertical chain along the upper thigh. Check the lymph nodes in the other groin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swollen lymph glands in the groin occur due to conditions affecting the lower body. Common causes include: A fungal infection, bacterial infection, or viral illness.

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