Question 1

can a breast lump removal cause lymph nodes along neck to swell?

Accepted Answer

HIghly unlikely: If done with sterile precautions.  However, the armpit lymph nodes connect to those along the sub clavicle vein nodes and then into the neck.  If the lump was cancer, you will need to have sentinel nodes checked, and if these neck nodes do not subside, they too need biopsy.

Question 2

what kind of breast lump (found by gp along with swollen lymph node) would not show up on us or mammo? scans showed i have very dense breast tissue.

Accepted Answer

Dense Breasts: Or cystic breasts are more common in younger women, or women under 40.  Therefore it is also common to feel lumps in this type of breast tissue.  Diagnostic mammograms usually give a clearer picture of what is going on, but if you are still concerned, consider a MRI of the breast, or a biopsy of the palpated lesion.

Question 3

breast lump related to lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: The presence of a lump in the breast associated with axillary (armpit) lymph node enlargement is worrisome for breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes.  However, lumps don't develop in the breast due to enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 4

what causes swollen lymph nodes breasts n groin and high rbc  5.46 hematocrite 47.5 and  lymph absolute 4.7? my lower back shoots pain. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Get a comprehensive physical examination and I would recommend brest imagining and a hematology opinion.

Question 5

i have fibrocystic breast disease,bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy & fibroadenoma.breast lump was present since puberty.will danzole be safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On your symptoms, remember fibrocystic changes in the breasts are &quot;changes&quot; not a disease, the fact you have axillary lymphadenopathy and fibro adenoma, means that you have been evaluated professionally, please don&#x27;t self medicate, danazol is an impeded androgen and has its side effects, so kindly follow up with a breast specialist, have a 2nd or 3rd opinion, it&#x27;s your right, good luck

Question 6

what can cause my breasts to be very tender, swollen, painful and enlarged lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Breast : You have mastitis. Inflammation of your breasts. You should see your dermatologist.

Question 7

what are the causes of deep armpit lumps and swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Multiple different problems could be causing swollen glands in the armpit ranging from infection to cancer.
Persistent swollen glands need to checked by a physician.

Question 8

i have swollen lymph nodes in my neck and a lump on my upper back.  all are painless.  should i see a doctor about this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most lumps in back are sebaceous cysts or lipomas. If a lesion there were malignant it would drain to axilla and not neck.  The lump should be examined to define its nature and then if excsion not indicated, the nature of the cervical nodes should be evaluated.  This can only be accomplished by a physician.

Question 9

husband has lump on his tonsil (due to be removed) gout that he cant get rid of and now swollen lymph nodes under his chin. how concerned should we be?

Accepted Answer

See details: Gout is not difficult to control and your husband should see a rheumatologist. The lymph nodes and tonsils are unrelated.

Question 10

i have had this lump in my neck all my life that fits the description of a swollen lymph node. the doctor says its harmless but swollen lymph nodes are only suppose to last like a few weeks and i've always had it. what should ido?

Accepted Answer

Some : Some lymph nodes are bigger than others, and if this has truly been stable throughout your life, then it's not something to worry about.

Lumps in the neck aren't always lymph nodes.  There can also be congenital cysts of various type that look and feel like a node but are actually just contained fluid.  Again, the long-term stability of this in your case would argue pretty strongly against it being anything bad.

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Can a breast lump removal cause lymph nodes along neck to swell?

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What kind of breast lump (found by gp along with swollen lymph node) would not show up on us or mammo? scans showed i have very dense breast tissue.

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Breast lump related to lymph nodes?

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What causes swollen lymph nodes breasts n groin and high rbc 5.46 hematocrite 47.5 and lymph absolute 4.7? my lower back shoots pain. what is wrong?

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I have fibrocystic breast disease,bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy & fibroadenoma.breast lump was present since puberty.will danzole be safe to use?

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What can cause my breasts to be very tender, swollen, painful and enlarged lymph nodes?

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What are the causes of deep armpit lumps and swollen lymph nodes?

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I have swollen lymph nodes in my neck and a lump on my upper back. all are painless. should i see a doctor about this?

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Husband has lump on his tonsil (due to be removed) gout that he cant get rid of and now swollen lymph nodes under his chin. how concerned should we be?

A member asked:

I have had this lump in my neck all my life that fits the description of a swollen lymph node. the doctor says its harmless but swollen lymph nodes are only suppose to last like a few weeks and i've always had it. what should ido?

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