"Shotty lymph nodes" refers to clusters of small swollen nodes. Shotty nodes may occur when the immune system is reacting to an infection -- it doesn't necessarily point toward any particular disease.
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Most normal lymph nodes are about 1cm in size (0.5 to 2.0cm) but that size varies depending on the location of the node, and what activity is going on. Infections, cancer and many other conditions can cause it to expand as the immune system reacts to ... Shotty nodes (multiple buckshot size) are likely viral in nature...
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"Permanently" Swollen Lymph Nodes? Cancer: Lymphomas ... But these persistently swollen and shotty lymph nodes cause me excessive anxiety to the point that I cannot sleep or function normally--I think I may even be getting depressed, something I've never experienced.
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Question: Swollen Lymph Nodes, Been Concerned ... These are also known as 'Shotty Lymph nodes'. A biopsy is a very definitive procedure in determining whether a lymph node is malignant or benign in nature as is is evaluated by a specialist (Pathologist).
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This is a discussion on MedHelp about shotty lymph nodes. Community members of MedHelp provide help, support, guidance and discussion around the topic of shotty lymph nodes ... On the lower part of my neck on both sides he noticed what he called shotty lymph nodes. I told him to check under my armpits. i have some hard...
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This is a discussion on MedHelp about Shotty lymph nodes. Community members of MedHelp provide help, support, guidance and discussion around the topic of Shotty lymph nodes ... Recently I have noticed lymph nodes that are about the size of a pea on the sides of my neck and my groin area. They have been this way for the...
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He says he's just found that those with shotty lymph nodes have tended to have exposure to "farm" type animals and raw milk. There is also, apparently, a connection between shotty lymph nodes and more serious underlying infections, like mono.
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please help me , i went to the doctor and he found some shotty lymph nodes on the lower part of my neck. he doesnt know what to make of this. he told me they dont feel enlarged but are a little bit bigger than normal.
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The body has approximately 600 lymph nodes, but only those in the submandibular, axillary or inguinal regions may normally be palpable in healthy people. ... The term "shotty" refers to small nodes that feel like buckshot under the skin, as found in the cervical nodes of children with viral illnesses.
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What are SHOTTY nodes? May 16, 2002 ... Ahhh yes...another lymph node question. Hopefully this one is a bit different than the others. ... I understand the concept behind shotty nodes (i.e. - how they got their name)....but really, what ARE shotty nodes??
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