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I have painful lymph nodes under my arms and right side of my abd & down inner upper thigh & under belly button. not swollen.petscan (-). what is it?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Good question: Are we sure the problem is lymph node? Most lymphomas would be "hot" on pet. An infection could be low grade positive too. Not swollen? Is there anything to biopsy?

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have painful lymph nodes under my arms and right side of my abd & down inner upper thigh & under belly button. not swollen.petscan (-). what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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