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Need help docs! my 12 year old son has lymph nodes on his right lung. what causes this?
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Many causes: Many conditions may cause an enlargement of lymph nodes. Infection, inflammation, chronic disease and malignancy are some possibilities. A TB test can be placed to screen for TB and a cbc, with a differential can be ordered by your physician. Prmg peds can review medical records/xrays faxed to 858 259 9689.
Answered 6/10/2014
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