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A member asked:
I have had a swollen occipital lymph node (confirmed by ultrasound, very palpable) for 5 months. what is this? it hasn't shrunk.
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See a doctor: You have obviously had this examined by a doctor in order to have an ultrasound. Either follow their instructions, or if unsatisfied, obtain a second opinion. Generally these are benign, but if stony hard in consistency, fixed to underlying tissue, persistently tender or growing in size, biopsy may be necessary. See your doctor.
Answered 12/17/2012
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