Swollen glands in the neck, which are actually enlarged lymph nodes, are a sign that your body is trying to fight an infection or autoimmune disorder. Conditions that may cause swollen glands in ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD A lump on the side of the neck could be a swollen lymph node caused by a bacterial or ...

A gland is an organ in your body that makes a substance. Your thyroid is shaped like a small butterfly and is found inside the lower front of your neck. It has two lobes, or pieces, one on either ...

Occipital lymph nodes are those found on the back of your head. If the swollen nodes are located on the neck below the ear, healthcare professionals may call them posterior cervical lymph nodes.

For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert in head and neck operations is the main treatment. Your surgeon may recommend radiation therapy, drug therapy, or a ...

Administration of radiotherapy to patients with head and neck cancer often causes damage to the parotid glands, resulting in a marked decrease in saliva production, and associated discomfort.