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I have 2 swollen lymph nodes in neck and history of melanoma is a cbc and chest x-ray enough tests? x-ray was clear lymphocytes high on cbc

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Melanoma: The best test would be a lymph node biopsy to check for melanoma.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

See your doc: I would bring these lymph nodes to the attention of your surgeon. If they appear suspicious a biopsy would be performed to obtain a diagnosis.

Dr Giannone and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2014

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A member asked:

I have 2 swollen lymph nodes in neck and history of melanoma is a cbc and chest x-ray enough tests? x-ray was clear lymphocytes high on cbc

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Dr Giannone and another doctor agreed

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