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What does it mean if my doc wants a lymph node biopsy?
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Excision: A lymph node biopsy is usually recommended because a lymph nofe is enlarged. Three general types of biopsies can be done... An fna (fine needle aspiration)... This provides clusters of cells a pathologist will look at to make a diagnosis. The second is an incisional where a portion of the lymph node is taken. The third is excisional where the entire lymph node is taken.
Answered 7/29/2017
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Many possibilites: Look up "lymphadenopathy" in google. Most causes are benign. www.thepmc.org.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Dental and ENT exams,Chest X-Ray, CBC,LDH,ESR,Fibrinogen,Beta2Microglobulin-ALL PERFECT.Doc won't biopsy; says a 0.51cm (short ax.) lymph node is too small!U.S. says reactive. I suspect lymphoma!In my neck for 7 months now!Painless and movable. Why?
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