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A member asked:
I had a xray on them just waiting on results but my clinic is over crowded so it's taking awhile. would lymph nodes show in xray?
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Not usually: Lymph nodes in the chest might show on a chest xray but other locations are rare. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 9/16/2014
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Sometimes: Lymph nodes will show up on xray depending on what is causing it,s enlargement and if calcified. Also a specific are of an xray such as a chest xray may appear larger/fuller than it should be, indicating some inflammation in the area. Be patient and I,m sure you,ll get the answer you are looking for. Good luck
Answered 9/16/2014
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Sometimes: Lymph nodes, if large enough, can be seen on chest xrays.
Answered 9/17/2014
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