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Swollen lymph nodes in neck 3+ months neg for malignancy (ct scan). cbc normal. no pain or discomfort. ?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

I am confused: Ct could characterize the size of the nodes and give hints about the concern, but only a biopsy would definitively rule out malignancy.

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Close observation: If they are growing in size, i would strongly consider an excisional biopsy to make sure there is not any evidence of lymphoma or any types of infection.

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Answered 2/24/2013

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A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes in neck 3+ months neg for malignancy (ct scan). cbc normal. no pain or discomfort. ?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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Dr Levitt and 2 doctors agreed

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