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What does it mean to see scattered retroperitoneal lymph nodes on back mri?
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Nonspecific: Lymph nodes are often seen in the retroperitoneum. If they are small, they likely are insignificant. Enlarged lymph nodes can be seen in infection, inflammation and cancer.
Answered 8/20/2017
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