Axillary Lymphadenopathy
Definition
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Definition
Common names:
Armpit Lymph Gland Swelling
Armpit Swelling
Axillary Lymphadenopathy
Glands Swollen Under the Arm
Lymph Gland Swelling Under the Arm
Lymph Node Swelling Under the Arm
Lymphadenopathy Axillary
Swollen Armpit
Swollen Glands Under the Arm
Swollen Lymph Glands Under the Arm
Under Arm Swelling
A person with axillary
lymphadenopathy
has enlargement of the lymph nodes in the armpit.
Related Topics:
Axillary Lymphadenitis
Cervical lymphadenitis
Groin swelling
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangitis
Swollen glands
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Last Updated: Apr 28, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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