Swollen lymph nodes are also called lymphadenopathy. Read on to learn about the causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck, possible treatments, and when to see a healthcare provider.

Background: Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) accounts for nearly half of all cases of thyroid papillary cancer. Although PTMC has a good prognosis, lymph node metastasis, especially central ...

When to see a doctor for swollen lymph nodes in your neck "By following these recommendations, most cases of mild neck lymphadenopathy can be managed conservatively," says Dr. Maas.

Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are a group of cancers that affect cells in and around our mouth and nose.

Dr. Kort says they’ve seen at least 50 patients with swollen lymph nodes not only in the neck but, more commonly, during routine mammograms.

What to do if you have swollen lymph nodes If you have swollen lymph nodes, especially in your neck, Dr. Lee would not immediately think of COVID-19 as a cause, unless you know of a recent exposure.

Conditions that may cause swollen glands in the neck include colds, the flu, mononucleosis, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cancer, and more. Certain medications can also cause swollen lymph nodes.