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Cervical lymph nodes are generally benign, but can sometimes be a cause for concern. However, they are a sign of a perfectly functioning immune system: these small structures, very present in the neck, are essential against bacteria and other pathogens. Let’s take a look.
Lymph nodes are essential organs: they help our immune system defend itself against external aggressions. That’s why it’s common to feel them swollen during a cold or even the flu. When faced with waste, bacteria, or even cancer cells, they become active to eliminate them. But when should you be concerned? Here’s what you need to know.
Location: lump in the throat or on the back of the neck, lymph node under the jaw, in the ear, under the stomach, under the armpit… Where is a lymph node located?
It’s not always known, but the human body is dotted with hundreds of small lymph nodes that form veritable lymph node chains. No bigger than a pea, these structures, which belong to the lymphatic system, are concentrated mainly in the neck, armpits, and groin. Normally, lymph nodes filter the lymph.
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