Download Preauricular Lymph Nodes Swelling Images. Generally, lymph nodes swell in only one area of the body at a time (localized lymphadenopathy). Their afferents drain multiple surfaces, most of which are lateral in origin.

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While swollen lymph nodes seem like something that would have obvious signs, there are times when no symptoms will occur (or, at least no symptoms. When a lymph node notices something harmful in the body, it uses its resources to try to destroy it. They drain lymph fluid from the eyes, cheeks, and the scalp near your temples.

How long does it take swollen lymph nodes to go away?

Generally, lymph nodes swell in only one area of the body at a time (localized lymphadenopathy). Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Find out what the cause might be, and what to do. Read about swollen lymph glands (nodes) in the neck, groin, and other locations.