What does "Extranodal extension" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Extranodal extension" refers to the situation when disease, often cancer, has spread beyond the original location (a lymph node) into the surrounding tissues. In simpler terms, it's like when a plant's roots grow beyond the pot they were planted in and into the surrounding soil. It's a term used to describe how far a disease has spread.
BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.