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I've had a swollen round lymph node in my neck for years. no pain and it's moveable when i touch it. is it a cause for concern? it's the size of a dime

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Probably no: If you had it for years and has not grown it is probably a reactive lymph node. Usually the jugodigastric lymph node which is a sentinel lymph node fro the same side tonsil. Have a dr check it out.

Answered 6/16/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a swollen round lymph node in my neck for years. no pain and it's moveable when i touch it. is it a cause for concern? it's the size of a dime

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

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