Summary
Pericolic lymph nodes are seen more frequently in patients with colonic cancer than in those with diverticulitis, and their detection should prompt additional evaluation.
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Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that something is wrong in the body, and they are located in the head and neck region, armpits, and groin area.
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Lymph nodes are small clusters of cells that filter lymphatic fluid and protect the body from invaders.
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If infection is the cause of swollen lymph nodes and is not treated, an abscess may form, which requires drainage and antibiotic treatment.
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