Lymph node nodules. Lymph nodes can become enlarged (lymphadenopathy). When enlarged, they can be seen as a nodule under the skin, or as a nodule on an imaging test, such as a chest X-ray.

Nodules may indicate underlying problems with the lymph nodes, vocal cords, thyroid, or lungs. They can appear at any point on the body.

A 43-year-old man was evaluated because of a lung nodule. A PET scan showed FDG uptake in the nodule and adjacent lymph nodes. A diagnostic test was performed.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) is a cancer of the white blood cells that begins in your lymph nodes. There are two main forms of this cancer: classical and nodular lymphocyte-predominant.

A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is a single abnormality in the lung that could be harmless or could be an early sign of cancer. Find out more from WebMD about causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ...