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I've had a swollen lymph node on right side of panty line for past year. it started out size of pea and currently size of a nickle . it varies in size?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lymph node: Most lymph nodes are benign in origin, but one that has been present for a year and grew in size may be biopsied to get a definitive answer.

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Answered 7/25/2014

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A member asked:

I've had a swollen lymph node on right side of panty line for past year. it started out size of pea and currently size of a nickle . it varies in size?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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