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Reffered to ent for long term swollen node on neck, bloods normal and now i have a swollen supraclavicular lymph node on the right side, worry?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I am concerned: Supraclavicular lymph node enlargement is always concerning for possible underlying malignancy. Younger patients (under 40 years old) are more likely than not to prove not to have a malignant cause for the enlarged lymph nodes. The prognosis is not as good over the age of 40. In this age group the biopsy is more likely to show a malignancy(cancer). SEEhttp://bit.ly/1EA25af

Answered 12/31/2022

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Exam: You will need a chest x-ray and a CT scan of your neck and chest in addition to comprehensive blood work.

Answered 10/10/2014

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