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My son is 18 and noticed a swelling on his neck under his ear. we had a cat scan today and it notes enlarged left cervicle lymph node he is not sick ?
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Dr. Shalini Sethianswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Lymph nodes: Enlarged lymph node cervical can if you are fighting an infection, sinusitis etc . The doctor may prescribe an antibiotic and see response if it regressed.
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