Transillumination is done during an examination of the lymphatic system to
A)detect lymphatic pulsation.
B)distinguish nodes from cysts.
C)evaluate nodal contours.
D)observe erythematous lesions.
E)distinguish blood vessels from nodes.

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Larger nodal masses should be transilluminated to determine whether the mass is a cyst, rather than a node.

Transillumination Is Done During an Examination of the Lymphatic System