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A 29-year-old female asked:

29yo female. diagnosed w/ melanoma in situ one year ago on lower leg. now swollen neck node x5 months. chance it is related? cbc, head & neck ct negat

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Dr. David Sherris
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
See ENT doctor: if your lymph node in your neck has been enlarged for 5 months immediately see an ENT doctor for biopsy to rule out melanoma or other disorders.
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