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I have a swollen lymph node at the side of my neck and last night i discovered that a gland is swollen at the back of my neck what may cause this?
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Several: In young and older, viral infections may lead to enlarged nodes. As one ages, lymphoma or cancer become more common.
Answered 11/4/2018
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