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Im 18yr old lean male. swollen submental lymphnode 2cm.palpable 1cm lnode n each side f neck.mild sinusitis and migraine. is it cancer? fam his- donno
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Lymphadenopathy: In the young, swollen lymph nodes are less likely to be due to cancer than due to an infectious process. many diagnostic options are available, from watchful waiting to biopsy. A doctor can discuss the risks, benefits and alternatives with you.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Unlikely,but possibl: Neck nodes in your age group are unlikely to be cancer; however, the most important determination is for how long has the node been swollen like this? Do you have tooth ache, sore throat or other symptoms? Sinusitis does not cause lymphadenopathy in the region you indicated, but having tonsillitis or pharyngitis could be. I would like to know the duration as well as the presence of fever / antibi
Answered 6/6/2014
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