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A member asked:
If a lymph node is swollen and tender but ultrasound was not showing cancer, how oftenshould it be checked?
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Reactive lymph node: It is important to know in what area the swollen lymph node is located. Most likely it is going to decrease with time, but if the swelling would not resolve, please see your family physician.
Answered 10/4/2015
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Enlarged lymph node: Common causes for swollen node are infection/inflammation, cat scratch, medication or cancers. See doc and physical exam usually give a clue. If nothing else to suggest cancer, an unexplained enlarged lymph node can be observed for 3-4 wks. If persist, then biopsy. Or biopsy immediately if other signs suggest cancer. Us can not replace biopsy.
Answered 3/12/2020
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