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A 45-year-old female asked:

i have swollen lymph nodes for over 8 months in my neck n collar bone and have emphysema copd. they dnt hurt. doc sending me to ent..shld i be worried?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Pathology 29 years experience

Swollen lymph node: A persistently swollen node is concerning and needs to be worked up. Your ENT will likely order a biopsy (FNA, fine needle or open). It is important to understand what process is going on. A pathologist will review your biopsy and hopefully provide answers.

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