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I have 2 pea sized, rubbery, movable lymph nodes on the left side of my body (armpit and groin). i have no other symptoms. normal cbc. should i worry?

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No: Almost everybody has a few like this. If they get greatly enlarged or stick to surrounding structures or you get systemically sick, get seen.

Answered 1/1/2020

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need an exam: Lymph node enlargement(lymphadenopathy) is often due to a recent infection and sometimes underlying malignancy, or other disorders. If the lymph nodes have been present for a long time without enlarging in size there is less chance of malignancy. It would be best to have your physician examen you. He or she may decide to watch the nodes for a while or possibly order a lymph node biopsy.

Answered 3/31/2016

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