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Accessible lymph nodes
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For “accessible” lymph nodes that can be observed, palpated, or examined without instruments, such as the regional nodes for the breast, oral cavity, salivary gland, skin, thyroid,
and other organs, look for some description of the regional lymph nodes. A statement such as
“Remainder of examination negative” is sufficient to determine negative regional lymph nodes.
and other organs, look for some description of the regional lymph nodes. A statement such as
“Remainder of examination negative” is sufficient to determine negative regional lymph nodes.
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