a case of shotty lymph node reported with a size of 3 to 4 mm, which was soft on touch and can move and the lymph nodes on the right side of neck were less than 1 cm. In case of epitrochlear node, the size of the lymph node allowed is 0.5 cm and in case of inguinal nodes, the size of the lymph node allowed is 1.5 cm. But the size may vary with the severity and type of lymph node associated. The most common size of lymph nodes seen are 1 cm and it is considered normal. Sometimes the associated cause is treated to treat the shotty lymph nodes. These shotty lymph nodes may form with a little soft compression and may disappear by itself. and it is most of the time asymptomatic showing no symptoms and malignancy. The permanent lymph nodes are usually smaller in size i.e. Most often the lymph node enlargement becomes permanent and they may be painless, and may not tender and soft like temporary shotty lymph nodes. This swelling of lymph nodes due to any infection is known as lymphadenitis but the rarest cause behind it is cancer.

The swelling in the lymph nodes occur as a result of viral or bacterial infection in body.

This normally occurs in the lower neck region, in the armpits, near chin and the groin. immune system which are small bean shaped covered in a capsule which comprise of several connective tissues and it helps in the defense mechanism of body against foreign invasive particles like bacteria, viruses and other pathogens as it contains macrophages and lymphocytes in it. Lymph nodes are the component of lymphatic system i.e. As the name indicates that shotty means short lymph nodes, which get swollen and enlarged.

Small shotty lymph nodes