degenerative changes

Matted lymph nodes

Matted lymph nodes are groups of lymph nodes that have become stuck together, forming a single mass. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the immune system. They help the body fight infections by filtering out harmful substances. Normally, lymph nodes are separate from one another, but in certain conditions, they can …
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Degenerative changes

In pathology, the term degenerative changes describes the microscopic appearance of tissue that has undergone physical breakdown so that it no longer resembles normal healthy tissue. These changes can prevent a tissue or organ from functioning normally. On their own, these changes are not cancerous. However, some tumours (including some cancers) can show these changes …
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