Search Results for: axilla

positive axillary lymph node

A lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and … [Read more...]

negative axillary lymph node

A lymph node in the armpit that is free of cancer. … [Read more...]

maxillary sinus

A type of paranasal sinus (a hollow space in the bones around the nose). There are two large maxillary sinuses, one in each of the maxillary bones, which are in … [Read more...]

axillary lymph node dissection

Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary dissection. … [Read more...]

axillary dissection

Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary lymph node dissection. … [Read more...]

axillary lymph node

A lymph node in the armpit region that drains lymph from the breast and nearby areas. … [Read more...]

axilla

The underarm or armpit. … [Read more...]

axillary

Pertaining to the armpit area, including the lymph nodes that are located there. … [Read more...]

stage 0 maxillary sinus carcinoma in situ

Abnormal cells are found in the innermost lining of the maxillary sinus. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. … [Read more...]

paranasal sinus

One of many small hollow spaces in the bones around the nose. Paranasal sinuses are named after the bones that contain them: frontal (the lower forehead), … [Read more...]