THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

MEDIASTINUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What word describes a lymphadenectomy in which only the lymph nodes are removed?
A
radical
B
partial
C
segmental
D
limited
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Suprahyoid neck dissection (SHND) involves removal of only the level I nodes (submental and submandibular nodes) that lie above the hyoid bone and the submandibular gland. Simply put, a partial or selective neck dissection-38700 (Suprahyoid lymphadenectomy)-removes a few lymph nodes closest to the tumor.

Detailed explanation-2: -A diaphragmatic hernia (DH) is a protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity due to a defect within the diaphragm. It is most common as a congenital phenomenon; however, it can also be acquired.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bone marrow biopsy. This type of lymphadenectomy is the removal of the lymph nodes, glands, and surrounding tissues.

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