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Hashi's & hypo, controlled w/synthroid. u/s -enlarged thyroid w/enlarged lymphnodes. painless swollen hard lymphnode under my ear. possible diagnosis?

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Hashimotos: Hashimoto's thyroiditis often involves inflamed lymph nodes, which are benign. However, an unusual or large hard lymph node should be biopsied.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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