Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 2AYKA
Carla presents to her physician with a complaint of swollen axillary lymph nodes. Her physician performs a breast exam and finds a tumor on the same side as the swollen nodes.
a. Explain what process has likely caused her nodes to swell.
b. Carla undergoes surgery to have the tumor and affected lymph nodes and surrounding lymphatic vessels removed. Predict any complications Carla might have after the surgery that could arise from removal of the lymph nodes and vessels.
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