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Swollen cervical lymph nodes x3yr. chronic throat infections. lethargic.tested lots before finding i "had" mono, not now. biopsy=hyperplasia.any idea?
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Wait/ ENT : Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is benign and usually a response to infection. Chronic upper respiratory infections can cause lymphadenopathy. Other causes are cat-scratch disease, toxoplasmosis, and viral lymphadenitis. Reactive lymph node are usually mobile and less than 1 cm. Cancerous lymph nodes are usually > 1cm and firm/fixed. If persusts much longer, follow up with ENT doc.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Hyperplasia: Hyperplasia in this setting just means benign with nothing to point to a specific illness. Stable nodes are best left alone. You lost a friend in having this node removed, but your body will form another.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Mgt: The biopsy report should also state that there are no malignant cells. A pcr test for EBV and other viruses can also be performed.
Answered 6/21/2015
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