Lymph Nodes

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:affects Tuberculosis
Lymphoma
Metastatic Cancer
gptkbp:associatedWith Lymphoma
Filariasis
Sarcoidosis
Metastasis
Lymphadenopathy
Castleman Disease
Lymphadenitis
gptkbp:basinSize Specific Body Regions
gptkbp:bloodSupply Lymph Node Arteries
gptkbp:connectedTo Afferent Lymphatic Vessels
Efferent Lymphatic Vessels
gptkbp:contains Lymphocytes
Macrophages
Reticular Cells
gptkbp:developedBy From Mesenchyme
gptkbp:firstDescribed Hippocrates
gptkbp:function Immune Surveillance
Filter Lymph
gptkbp:histology Lymphoid Tissue
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lymph Nodes
gptkbp:innervates Sympathetic Nerves
gptkbp:location gptkb:Armpit
Chest
Abdomen
Neck
Groin
Throughout Body
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Lymphatic_System
gptkbp:photographed MRI
Ultrasound
CT Scan
gptkbp:region gptkb:Cortex
gptkb:Medulla
gptkbp:removes Lymphadenectomy
gptkbp:role Cancer Staging
Immune Response
Antigen Presentation
B Cell Activation
T Cell Activation
gptkbp:scientificName Nodi Lymphoidei
gptkbp:shape Bean-shaped
gptkbp:size 1-25 mm
gptkbp:surroundedBy Capsule
gptkbp:swellingIndicates gptkb:cancer
Infection
Autoimmune Disease
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_of_the_Lung
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5