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  2. Mastoid lymph nodes - Wikipedia

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    The mastoid lymph nodes (retroauricular lymph nodes or posterior auricular glands) are a small group of lymph nodes, usually two in number, located just beneath the ear, on the mastoid insertion of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle, beneath the posterior auricular muscle.

  3. Cervical lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

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    Swollen lymph node in the neck due to tick attached behind ear. Cervical lymphadenopathy refers to lymphadenopathy of the cervical lymph nodes (the glands in the neck). The term lymphadenopathy strictly speaking refers to disease of the lymph nodes, [1] though it is often used to describe the enlargement of the lymph nodes.

  4. Preauricular deep parotid lymph nodes - Wikipedia

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    A specific example would be the lateral portions of the eye's bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva as well as the skin adjacent to the ear within the temporal region. The efferents of these nodes pass to the superior deep cervical glands. The preauricular nodes glands will present with marked swelling in viral conjunctivitis. [1]

  5. 10 Reasons Your Face Is Swollen, According to Doctors

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    Salivary glands, such as the submandibular gland or parotid gland, can become blocked by salivary stones. Dr. Lee says this can block the natural flow of saliva, causing facial swelling and pressure.

  6. Parotitis - Wikipedia

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    Parotitis presents as swelling at the angle of the jaw. Bacterial parotitis presents as a unilateral swelling, where the gland is swollen and tender and usually produces pus at the Stensen's duct. This pus is usually sampled and the bacteria within are identified. Common causative bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and E ...

  7. Parotid gland - Wikipedia

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    Each gland lies behind the mandibular ramus and in front of the mastoid process of the temporal bone. The gland can be felt on either side, by feeling in front of each ear, along the cheek, and below the angle of the mandible. [4] The parotid duct, a long excretory duct, emerges from the front of each gland, superficial to the masseter muscle.

  8. Submandibular lymph nodes - Wikipedia

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    The most common causes of enlargement of the submandibular lymph nodes are infections of the head, neck, ears, eyes, nasal sinuses, pharynx, and scalp. [1] The lymph glands may be affected by metastatic spread of cancers of the oral cavity, anterior portion of the nasal cavity, soft tissues of the mid-face, and submandibular salivary gland. [1]

  9. ‘Doctors Dismissed My Chronic Cough As Allergies. It Was ...

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    The second doctor felt the lymph nodes on my neck and told me one of them was swollen, which could be a red flag of cancerous growth, but assured me that it probably wasn’t cancer.