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Could i have an enlarged moveable lyphm node in my neck from sleeping with mouth open. like i said yesterday had it 5-7 years.between ear and throat.

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Lymph node: Certainly get this lymph node examined and biopsied. The fact that it has not changed in 7 years is encouraging; however, not diagnostic.

Answered 8/19/2014

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Not from that cause: If it is really a lymph node, it could be the result of an old infection from more than 5-7 years ago. Sometimes, a cyst can feel like a lymph node. It is not from sleeping with your mouth open. If it hasn't changed in 5-7 years and doesn't hurt or otherwise bother you, leave it alone.

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Possible yes: You need an exam to be sure what is there This may be a simple answer, but you should be sure what is there

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