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Swollen lymph glands at collarbone since xmas 14. blood tests normal. ultrasound normal so no biopsy taken. they swell and go down again. what next?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

A biopsy: If the lymph nodes are swollen it should be see a=on an US. If it persists the only way to accuratly guage what is going on is a removal of one of the lmyph nodes. Some infecitons, specifically mono can also lead to swollen lymph glands and testing for this would also be reasonable

Answered 3/8/2015

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A member asked:

Swollen lymph glands at collarbone since xmas 14. blood tests normal. ultrasound normal so no biopsy taken. they swell and go down again. what next?

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