Question 1

had biopsy on axillary lymph node. results came back "lymphoid hyperplasia". i understand that this is benign, but what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Often unknown: Something as simple as a hangnail can do this. Your defense team does a good job keeping you safe.

Question 2

i had a fnac on enlarged axillary lymph node, neg. ca. biopsy showed , fibroadipose tissue, and rare skeletal muscle fragments? u/s in cpl. mo.

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: From what you described you did not have an enlarge node, but a fibro-fatty mass, and you do not have cancer in the armpit.

Question 3

axillary lymph node biopsy ahows reactive follicular hyperplasia. i also have ocular melanoma. is this benign lymph node more likely to become cancerous?

Accepted Answer

: No, it should not be related. Reactive follicular hyperplasia is a common, benign finding.

Question 4

breast lump and axillary lymph node biopsy scheduled in 9 days. new lymph nodes in groin and sever pain in breast do i need to have the biopsy sooner?

Accepted Answer

Progression: Please call both your regular doc and your surgeon with this change. Nodes developing in other areas and the breast lump possibly increasing in size needs to be evaluated in the next few days.

Question 5

what is the right axillary lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Right Armpit site.: We have lymph nodes all over the body. An axillary lymph node is in the armpit. There is often more than one.

Question 6

what are the probable causes of a swollen axillary lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Many: A few causes include infections such a hair follicle infection if you shave your armpits, infection of the hand or nails, breast cancer, other cancer. You should seek the advice of a health care professional.

Question 7

focal cortical thickening of axillary lymph node measuring 4.4 mm - what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Specifically,: it means that in a localized spot (focal) there is thickening. Some experts have suggested that thickening or hyperplasia (cell proliferation) may indicate the presence of cancer, but there is no agreement that this non-specific finding definitely indicates cancer. It can result from other reactions within the lymph node. The size of 4.4 mm is smaller than most lymph nodes involved by cancer.

Question 8

what does a cancerous axillary lymph node look like for any kind of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged and firm.: A normal lymph node is about the size, shape and consistency of a partially cooked kidney bean (small, bean-shaped, and soft but solid). A lymph node involved by metastatic carcinoma would be enlarged, irregular in shape and would feel more firm / hard to the touch (like a pitted date). A node with carcinoma might also have a woody cut surface and might be 'fixed' to adjacent soft tissue.

Question 9

how does an ultrasound determine whether an enlarged axillary lymph node is benign ?

Accepted Answer

: To be sure, the lymph node needs to removed and examined by  pathologist. 
Wish you good health!

Question 10

axillary lymph node mobile but feels matted.  ultrasound says it looks benign and not enlarged.  what might cause this?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Most axillary nodes are reactive or inflammatory .Sometimes can feel matted. Ultrasound fairly accurate at characterizing nodes.

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Had biopsy on axillary lymph node. results came back "lymphoid hyperplasia". i understand that this is benign, but what could be the cause?

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I had a fnac on enlarged axillary lymph node, neg. ca. biopsy showed , fibroadipose tissue, and rare skeletal muscle fragments? u/s in cpl. mo.

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Axillary lymph node biopsy ahows reactive follicular hyperplasia. i also have ocular melanoma. is this benign lymph node more likely to become cancerous?

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Breast lump and axillary lymph node biopsy scheduled in 9 days. new lymph nodes in groin and sever pain in breast do i need to have the biopsy sooner?

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What is the right axillary lymph node?

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What are the probable causes of a swollen axillary lymph node?

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Focal cortical thickening of axillary lymph node measuring 4.4 mm - what does this indicate?

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What does a cancerous axillary lymph node look like for any kind of cancer?

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How does an ultrasound determine whether an enlarged axillary lymph node is benign ?

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Axillary lymph node mobile but feels matted. ultrasound says it looks benign and not enlarged. what might cause this?

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