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Soft lump on right side of neck
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Lymph nodes: All teens have a few. They are your friends. Malignant nodes are clearly abnormal. Glad you are a good observer of your body. Best wishes.
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852 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Be seen: It is likely a reactive lymph node due to an infection, but he should be seen to determine if he needs antibiotics or something else, such as a biops... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Aileen Martyanswered
41 years experience
Yes: This could be benign, inflammatory, or malignant. Please schedule to see your pcp.
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4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Sometimes: Especially If the tonsillitis is caused by infectious mononucleosis, enlargement of lymph nodes usually occur also.
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169 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Go see ur Family Doc: Not to be an alarmist, but painless lumps are worrisome. Best to go see your Family Doc for a complete evaluation. Is lump fixed in place? Matted down... Read More
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Likely reactive: Lymphadenopathy or a lymph node that is swelling in response to the bite. As long as it remains small, less than an inch and is mobile and starts to r... Read More
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3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lauren Bickelanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Lymph node?: It sounds like this might be a small lymph node. If you have had any recent ear/respiratory symptoms the node could be a reaction from that. If no sy... Read More
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14 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Pyleanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Needs evaluation: Need to be evaluated; most commonly this is not cancer, but cause should be determined so that it can be treated. See physician.
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3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Exam: See your doctor for examination and labs. Any lumps or bumps need to be examined, at least to determine baseline and cause.
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1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
It is probably: An enlarged lymph node in response to your infection. If it is larger than 1 cm or persists more than a few weeks, consult a doctor.
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4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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