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If enlarged nodes in lymph system are not malignancies, what else could they be?
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Reactive nodes: Non-cancerous enlarged lymph nodes are usually reactive. This can be in response to infections, especially viral infections such as mono, inflammatory conditions such as lupus, or even in reaction to skin diseases.
Answered 7/4/2012
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Many things: Enlarged lymph nodes can be from infection, inflammation, cancer, or certain medications.
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