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Can being hit in neck with ball cause swollen lymph node? above collarbone? i also have no symptoms out of the ordinary so... i'm getting scared

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Yes: Any injury in that region can cause enlarged ln.

Answered 12/11/2015

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes: Lymph nodes can respond to local trauma. If it stays enlarged for more than a week or so, see your doctor.

Answered 10/5/2013

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