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What to do if i have a lymphoid on the back of my neck and elevated white blood cells. what can that mean?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Could be chronic: Infection, and although rare at your age, it could also be a slow growing non hodgkin's lymphoma.

Answered 4/5/2013

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A member asked:

What to do if i have a lymphoid on the back of my neck and elevated white blood cells. what can that mean?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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