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I had ultrasound on jugulodigastric lymph node that measured at its greatest at 3.5cm but then i had a ct scan that said no lymphodenpathy. why would ct say i had no swollen lymph nodes when the ultrasound measured it so large and is that considered enlar
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Not nodal: A 3.5 cm node in the jugulo- digastric muscle region is near the posterior belly of the digastric and should easily be palpable. There are 2 structures there that are not nodal,that is the tail of the parotid and a portion of the submaxillary gland. These can be mistaken for a node on US but overlooked as part of normal anatomy on CT.
Answered 3/12/2020
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A Good clinical exam: ....Exam will help. This node can be easily palpated by any experienced doctor. Unless the physical exam shows presence of an enlarged node in this area, I am inclined to disregard the Ultrasound(report),which can often give false abnormalities. I would rely on doctors hands first and foremost. The imaging test of choice would be CT scan of the neck.
Answered 1/5/2019
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It enlarged: Check with your primary doc to clarify discrepancy, obviously you imply on the same areas. Your lump should be investigated,Now.
Answered 3/12/2020
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