Imaging of head and neck lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are vital components of the immune system and are numerous in the neck. They are ovoid structures surrounded by a capsule that are fed by afferent lymphatic vessels transporting lymphatic fluid from the soft tissues. The substance of the lymph node contains immune cells and immune mediators, in effect filtering the lymphatic fluid, […]
Carmel Evans, Dr Susan Jawad
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust