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Common Sites of Swollen Lymph Nodes

Picture of common sites of swollen lymph nodes

The three most common sites of swollen lymph nodes are the neck, armpit, and groin.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology
Last Revised December 8, 2010

Last Revised: December 8, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology

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