Question 1

ive been told that my lymph nodes are benign, but there 1/2 an inch in size. but i thought that a benign lymph node is only possible if the lymph node is enlarged?

Accepted Answer

: Benign by definition means normal, as opposed to malignant (cancer) or infected.

Question 2

my perirectal lymph node is enlarged it showed up on a ct scan. what could be the cause. i've had pain for over a year.

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Lymph node enlargement has many causes, infection, inflammation, spread of cancer, for example.  However, not every enlarged lymph node necessarily means something is wrong.  Your body's normal immune system responses sometimes result in enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 3

i had a ct scan. it shows that my perirectal lymph node is enlarged at a 9mm. i've had pain for over a year . the pain feels like its in my buttox .

Accepted Answer

Would suggest : That you get a colonoscopy to start with.  With pain in that region and an enlarged node, you need to exclude rectal cancer.

Question 4

what could cause a lymph node to enlarge?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Swollen lymph nodes may be swollen due to inflammation, infection, lymphoma, cancer, sarcoid or castlemann's disease.

I am sure there are other possibilities but off the top of my head these seem to be the most common.

Question 5

how can i tell if a lymph node is benign. or how can i tell when ever a lymph node isnt enlarged?

Accepted Answer

: Benign lymph nodes are usually soft and smooth and may be slightly enlarged and reveal hyperplasia when biopsied. Enlarged lymph nodes are rubbery and stick out and when biopsied can show malignant cells. If concerned see a doctor for a biopsy.

Question 6

my lymph node grew slowly and painlessly (weeks instead of overnight) from 0 to 1,5 cm. are there any benign causes for this kind of development?

Accepted Answer

Better get checked: If the lymph node keeps on growing, something must be stimulating its growth . Best to check with your doctor since a 1.5 cm node is not a small one.

Question 7

i have a lymph node that has been enlarged for a month.  i have been sick for a couple weeks, but i am better now.  should i have the node checked?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Where is the lymph node, in the neck?  Neck lymph nodes (cervical lymph nodes) are common with illness and upper respiratory infections.  However, one that does not decrease in size after infection should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 8

are there any "benign" causes for a gradual, painless enlargement of a lymph node? (the node was painless to begin with, and still is). thank you.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lymph nodes are a significant part of the immune system and the main job of lymph nodes is to help fight infection. If your lymph node is related to an infection that has resolved, it can stay larger for a period of time. However, if a lymph node is present for weeks after an infection or if you did not have an infection, I recommend seeing a physician for the node. Good luck

Question 9

does constantly touching/squeezing a lymph node cause it to enlarge? i've been touching it since i found it which was a year ago and it has got bigger

Accepted Answer

Enlarged node: Needless to say, if a lymph node is getting larger then you need to see a doctor. Especially if it has been there for over a year.

Question 10

what causes an enlarged lymph node on the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food.  A lymph node "tastes" the lymph to see if anything bad is there like bacteria, viruses, cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and enlarges in response to the inflammation they create when they react. There are many causes.

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Ive been told that my lymph nodes are benign, but there 1/2 an inch in size. but i thought that a benign lymph node is only possible if the lymph node is enlarged?

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My perirectal lymph node is enlarged it showed up on a ct scan. what could be the cause. i've had pain for over a year.

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I had a ct scan. it shows that my perirectal lymph node is enlarged at a 9mm. i've had pain for over a year . the pain feels like its in my buttox .

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What could cause a lymph node to enlarge?

A member asked:

How can i tell if a lymph node is benign. or how can i tell when ever a lymph node isnt enlarged?

A member asked:

My lymph node grew slowly and painlessly (weeks instead of overnight) from 0 to 1,5 cm. are there any benign causes for this kind of development?

A member asked:

I have a lymph node that has been enlarged for a month. i have been sick for a couple weeks, but i am better now. should i have the node checked?

A member asked:

Are there any "benign" causes for a gradual, painless enlargement of a lymph node? (the node was painless to begin with, and still is). thank you.

A member asked:

Does constantly touching/squeezing a lymph node cause it to enlarge? i've been touching it since i found it which was a year ago and it has got bigger

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What causes an enlarged lymph node on the pancreas?

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