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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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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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Severalpossibilities: Cancer, infection or autoimmune disease.
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