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axillary node |
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axillary node, one of the lymph glands of the axilla that help fight infections in the chest, armpit, neck, and arm and drain lymph from those areas. The 20 to 30 axillary nodes are divided into the lateral group, the anterior group, the posterior group, the central group, and the medial group. See also lymphatic system, lymph node. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| All women had undergone level I or II axillary node dissection, and 13 women also had undergone radiation treatment. A preliminary diagnosis of axillary node involvement was based on both positron-emission tomography and computed tomography; these findings were subsequently confirmed by pathologic review following dissection of the node. Secondary lymphoedema of the arm often occurs following treatment for breast cancer, especially if axillary node dissection and/or radiotherapy formed part of this treatment. |
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