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A member asked:
Two enlarged lymph nodes behind right ear for over 10 years, had two abscessed teeth totally taken care of a year ago...still same size. why?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
2 possibilities: Either there's still a dental problem or there's a different focus of infection.
Answered 4/9/2014
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Not related?: Maybe not lymph nodes? Have the right md check it out. Could be a fibrous change in the nodes that were once enlarged because of the bad teeth.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Internet diagnosis: Unfortunately this is not a question you should look for answer for over the internet. It requires a complete medical and dental history and a one on one clinical evaluation. Having said that, they may not be lymph nodes, other sources of infection, growths, chronically inflamed lymph nodes, normal nodes. Find a doctor who can actually examine you and give you a reasonable answer to your question
Answered 5/3/2018
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Lymphoid hyperplasia: is a condition in which the lymph nodes enlarge as they respond to a viral or bacterial infection. Rec.: see your PCP for evaluation and labs. Take care.
Answered 6/30/2014
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