1. Qi-Stagnation and Phlegm-Accumulation Syndrome
Main Symptoms: It is often seen in the initial stage, manifested by solid tumefaction in good motion, neither red nor heat, no obvious pain, and no obvious general symptoms, slightly red tongue, thin and whitish or greasy coating, wiry and thready pulse.

2. Yin-Deficiency and Fire-Hyperactivity Syndrome
Main Symptoms: The node enlarges gradually and is coagulated into a mass or clustered with red color on skin and slightly warm sensation, accompanied by tidal fever in the afternoon, night sweating, dry mouth and throat, reddened tongue, scanty coating, thready and rapid pulse.

3. Oi and Blood Deficiency Syndrome
Main Symptoms: It is manifested by thin pus like sputum, gray granulation in the wound, empty shell underneath the skin, accompanied by tired spirit, lusterless complexion, emaciated figure, poor appetite, pale tongue, thin and whitish coating, and thready pulse.