Question 1

is it ok to have an inferior jugular node that is about 4 mm and hasnt grown in 9 months along with a few other pea sized nodes?

Accepted Answer

Pretty normal:  This is pretty much how nodes are when resting. They are often more noticeable in the head &amp; neck where they are not buried in fat or deep skin like the other parts of the body.

Question 2

is a low jugular node normal if it has stayed the same size of 4mm over 9 months?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: A 4 mm lymph node that has not changed in size over 9 months is nothing to worry about.

Question 3

are inferior jugular node that is 4mm or less, worrisome if it is 2cm above collarbone or is it a supraclavicular node?
it has been there 9 months with no change

Accepted Answer

Watch and wait: You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 4

i have a swollen lymph node 2.5cm in size. i think the jugular node. been there for over a year.the dr sent me for blood work, us and x-ray. worry?

Accepted Answer

Watch and wait: You could watch and wait.  You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.

Question 5

could stomach cancer cause an enlarged posterior cervical lymph node (back of neck)? or is stomach cancer most often associated with clavicular nodes?

Accepted Answer

Supraclavicular: It is very unlikely that stomach cancer would cause enlarged posterior cervical nodes without other symptoms. Even supraclavicular node enlargement as the first sign is distinctly uncommon. If you have concern, see your doctor for an endoscopy.

Question 6

what causes enlarged jugular chain lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 7

2.5 cm jugular  lymph node fna came back neg for malignancy but didn't show infection either ..... next step?

Accepted Answer

Wait : Studies show that a full history and physical /focus head and neck /thyroid indicated. Ultrasound is done first and lab work if indicated then referral to a specialist in this case ENT. FNAC is not perfect but if the biopsy was performed correctly the pathology under the microscope should be diagnostic but sampling error does occur was it guided?Please read this. http://tinyurl.com/z7twwrm

Question 8

jugular lymph node enlargement up to 2.6cm,  post tt/thyroid cancer 2012, rai scan clear, thyroid bed clear, not sick, what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged neck node: A large neck node with a prior history of thyroid cancer is worrisome. See an ENT doctor and start with a fine needle aspiration of the enlarged node is my recommendation.

Question 9

had a ct done cause been having neck pain and on and off sore throat , will ear fullness.ct results.all areas looked at said within normal limits. in impressions it says nonspecific, subcentimeter jugular chain lymph nodes. meaning, what happens now?

Accepted Answer

: The CT report wording indicates normal findings. What happens now is a discussion you have with your treating physician.

Question 10

what causes jugular venous reflux?

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Physiology: The jugular vein connects directly to the superior vena cava and then to the right atrium of the heart. When the heart is overfilled, the jugular vein becomes distended. If you press on the liver, you  can accentuate this ("hepato-jugular reflux") and that observation is used to increase the sensitivity of the physical exam for early signs of heart failure.

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Are inferior jugular node that is 4mm or less, worrisome if it is 2cm above collarbone or is it a supraclavicular node? it has been there 9 months with no change

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I have a swollen lymph node 2.5cm in size. i think the jugular node. been there for over a year.the dr sent me for blood work, us and x-ray. worry?

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Could stomach cancer cause an enlarged posterior cervical lymph node (back of neck)? or is stomach cancer most often associated with clavicular nodes?

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What causes enlarged jugular chain lymph nodes?

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2.5 cm jugular lymph node fna came back neg for malignancy but didn't show infection either ..... next step?

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Jugular lymph node enlargement up to 2.6cm, post tt/thyroid cancer 2012, rai scan clear, thyroid bed clear, not sick, what's the cause?

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Had a ct done cause been having neck pain and on and off sore throat , will ear fullness.ct results.all areas looked at said within normal limits. in impressions it says nonspecific, subcentimeter jugular chain lymph nodes. meaning, what happens now?

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