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Palpating Axillary Lymph Nodes. The increase in axillary lymph nodes is observed with metastases of breast cancer as well as with any inflammatory processes in the upper limbs. Then gently drag your fingers down against the chest wall and you should feel them rolling under your fingers. It is not a disease itself but rather a symptom associated with a range of diseases and conditions from mild infections to breast cancer. Ask the patient to lower their arms.
Axillary lymphadenopathy also known as adenopathy describes changes in the size and consistency of lymph nodes in the armpit axilla. The increase in axillary lymph nodes is observed with metastases of breast cancer as well as with any inflammatory processes in the upper limbs. Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes is carried out by the movement of the palpating fingers in the direction from top to bottom which slide along the lateral surface of the patient s chest. Feel with the pads of your fingers where your fingerprints are. Ask the patient to abduct their arms. Place cupped fingers high up in the axilla against the chest wall.
Place cupped fingers high up in the axilla against the chest wall.
Palpation of superficial lymph nodes the axillary lymph nodes. Do not use your thumb which is less sensitive. Palpation of the axillary lymph nodes is carried out by the movement of the palpating fingers in the direction from top to bottom which slide along the lateral surface of the patient s chest. Place cupped fingers high up in the axilla against the chest wall. Then gently drag your fingers down against the chest wall and you should feel them rolling under your fingers. Feel with the pads of your fingers where your fingerprints are.