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What Causes Benign Bilateral Permanant Swollen Nodes In Submandibular Nodes?
Question: What would cause benign bilateral permanant swollen nodes in submandibular nodes. Ive had them checked out, they are benign. I've had them for two years
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The submandibular lymph nodes receive the lymphatic drainage from the side of the nose, inner eye, cheek, lips, gums, anterior part of the tongue and the maxillary sinuses.
2. Hence any infection or inflammation in these areas, including dental problems, gingivitis, sinusitis, acne and skin problems would cause such lymph nodes to be palpable.
3. There are around 300 lymph nodes normally present in the head & neck region. These are not normally palpable. After they respond to any infection or inflammation, they tend to enlarge and do not return to their original size even after the stimulus subsides.
4. Any sub-centimeter node is considered benign. These require no active treatment as long as they are not tender on palpation. It is important to confirm that these are indeed submandibular lymph nodes and not the submandibular salivary glands.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The submandibular lymph nodes receive the lymphatic drainage from the side of the nose, inner eye, cheek, lips, gums, anterior part of the tongue and the maxillary sinuses.
2. Hence any infection or inflammation in these areas, including dental problems, gingivitis, sinusitis, acne and skin problems would cause such lymph nodes to be palpable.
3. There are around 300 lymph nodes normally present in the head & neck region. These are not normally palpable. After they respond to any infection or inflammation, they tend to enlarge and do not return to their original size even after the stimulus subsides.
4. Any sub-centimeter node is considered benign. These require no active treatment as long as they are not tender on palpation. It is important to confirm that these are indeed submandibular lymph nodes and not the submandibular salivary glands.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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