Lymph nodes are small organs that are distributed throughout the body and drain lymph fluid from the tissues. Immune cells reside in lymph nodes and survey the lymph for signs of infection.

Common symptoms include: Sore throat Fever Swollen lymph nodes in the neck Redness inside the throat Visible pus or white patches on the tonsils A diagnosis of strep throat is done with a throat swab ...

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common and fast-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. It makes up around 30–40% of adult non-Hodgkin ...

Wisconsin pre-teen Liam Klaver suffered complications after having his tonsils removed last month, his family said Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working ...

Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images A 6-year-old Auckland boy who underwent a routine operation to remove his tonsils collapsed at home, stopped breathing, then died in hospital surrounded by family ...

Liam Klaver’s family had planned a low-key spring break because the 11-year-old needed his tonsils out. His parents scheduled what they thought would be an easy outpatient surgery, planned so ...

Liam Klaver’s family had planned a low-key spring break because the 11-year-old needed his tonsils out. His parents scheduled what they thought would be an easy outpatient surgery, planned so Liam ...