Your surgeon might remove some or all of the lymph nodes in your neck. Lymph nodes are small bean shaped glands found throughout the body, including the head and neck. They are part of the lymphatic ...

Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. During an infection, they accumulate bacteria or dead or diseased cells and may swell.

These lymph modes are located in front of your ears, and can become swollen if you have an infection in your head or neck.