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I have 6 enlarged lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. just had one removed for biopsy yesterday. what could this be caused by?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Let us wait: We have to wait for biopsy results. You have not described any other symptoms. It is hard to guess at this stage.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael Laccheo answered

Severalpossibilities: Cancer, infection or autoimmune disease.

Dr Wyatt and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

I have 6 enlarged lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. just had one removed for biopsy yesterday. what could this be caused by?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Laccheo answered

Dr Wyatt and another doctor agreed

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