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Preauricular lymph node swollen. has been at least 6yrs. pain at first not since though. biopsy 6yrs ago showed nothing. no resolution. just concerned?
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Stop worrying: You're probably feeling a node with some scar tissue. Almost everybody has one or more such nodes somewhere.
Answered 3/27/2017
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Re-eval indicated: Six years is a long time for it to remain unchanged. You may benefit from a re-evaluation by a Head and Neck specialist. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 3/31/2020
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