Download Tender Preauricular Lymph Nodes PNG. Treatment depends on the cause for swelling of the preauricular lymph nodes. Note that a marking pen has been used to outline the node before removal and that a silk suture has been used.
Lymphadenopathy associated with haematological malignancy: The list of palpable nodes in this region is extensive including the preauricular and posterior auricular nodes located in front and behind the ear. Lymph nodes when they become infected can sometimes become impacted and never return to an undetectable size.
These tiny nodes play a vital role in the immune system.
Metastatic malignant neoplasm to preauricular lymph nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes that are tender to the touch. These lymph nodes are located directly in front of the ears. Biopsy 6yrs ago showed nothing.