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How come slightly enlarged deep cervical nodes in neck for months show no specific finding after tests (including biopsy)?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Normal: Because they are just healthy normal lymph tissue doing their job. Nodes are signs of immune health in almost all cases.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 3/25/2014

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A member asked:

How come slightly enlarged deep cervical nodes in neck for months show no specific finding after tests (including biopsy)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Iwata agreed

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