A 14-year-old male asked:
typically how large are submandibular lymph nodes? mine are about 1-2 cm is that normal
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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
See doctor: Submandibular nodes are usually small or not detectable. Any lymph node greater than one cm needs to be examined by a doctor. You may need a biopsy if the doctor can not determine a treatable cause for the nodes (like an infection in the mouth). Please see a doctor as soon as possible.
Answered on Dec 3, 2019
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Is it normal to feel my submandibular lymph nodes on both sides that is about 1 CM in diameter each?
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No: but you may be confusing them for your submandibular gland. Swollen lymph nodes can result from infection or rumors. Typically, infected lymph nodes ... Read More
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Dr. Louis Gallia answered
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More information: Not enough information to help. Make sure you are being managed by an ENT-head and neck surgeon.
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