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How do a cyst and a swollen lymph node differ?
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Fluid vs solid: A cyst is a fluid-filled sac like structure, usually benign a swollen lymph node is a solid mass of variable size which could be benign or malignant depends on size, location and clinical setting.
Answered 5/30/2018
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