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Could u see small lymphnodes on mri that may not be enlarged? i can feel small knots along carotid but maybe that's normal i have sensitive feeling?

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Dr. Douglas Bourgon answered

Yes: Soft tissue neck MRI will frequently identify regular, non-enlarged lymph nodes.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/12/2015

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A member asked:

Could u see small lymphnodes on mri that may not be enlarged? i can feel small knots along carotid but maybe that's normal i have sensitive feeling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Bourgon answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

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