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A member asked:
How does a doctor find lymph node in neck to biopsy? do they go by feel? do they use special techniques? i have a large one thats easy to find.
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Unclear question: There is usually no need to biopsy a node that is not enlarged. A fine needle aspirate may avoid the need for a biopsy. Going by feel is the usual way to biopsy.
Answered 1/3/2014
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