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I had an abdominal ct and in the report it says periportal and peripancreatic lymph nodes present. what does that mean? is it serious?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Lymphadenopathy: Lymph nodes are the the site of immune cells,B and T cells. Lymph,interstitial fluid,brings cells and bacteria, which are attacked in the node. Normally usually

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Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

I had an abdominal ct and in the report it says periportal and peripancreatic lymph nodes present. what does that mean? is it serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

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