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Does large right hilar lymph node always indicates cancer ?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

No: The other main possibility would be inflammation, especially if you are getting over a pneumonia or a respiratory infection. But if you have a history of cancer, this should be investigated to make sure it is not cancer.

Answered 12/17/2012

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