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A member asked:

Would an ent be able to tell the size of my enlarged lymph nodes in my neck by taking a ct scan?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Yes: Ct can show/measure enlarged lymph nodes.

Dr Roth agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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