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Multiple enlarged mediastinal, subcarinal, hilar and abdominal lymph nodes on ct scan.4.5mm lesion on spleen. spleen 12.5cm.any cause for concern?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Lymphoma, infection: Most worrisome for malignancy such as lymphoma. Sometimes granulomlatous infections such as TB and other fungal lesions can produce these fndings. You should see physician for complete workup and therapy,

Answered 9/19/2019

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