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Son has lump under chin for 9 months with fluctuations in size. had 3 ultrasounds and still unclear whether thyroglossal cyst or lymph node.next step?
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Lump: The fact that it fluctuates in size would speak more for a cyst. However, a biopsy might be helpful.
Answered 4/6/2014
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