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Persistent lymph node slightly bigger than 1/2 inch(.59 inch) in armpit. painless. 18 years old. lymphoma? biopsy in two weeks.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

So?: If it's stayed the same size, it's this small, and you don't have fever, weight loss, or night sweats, why not leave it alone? You'd be amazed how many teens have a palpable, stable axillary lymph node or two.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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A member asked:

Persistent lymph node slightly bigger than 1/2 inch(.59 inch) in armpit. painless. 18 years old. lymphoma? biopsy in two weeks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Finkelstein agreed

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