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A member asked:

What is enlarged lymph node in neck? what size?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

4-5 mm: Any node larger than 4-5 mm and growing should be evaluated.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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What size are lymph nodes when there not swollen? And how can I tell if I have a swollen lymph node or a normal node which isn't enlarged?I have allot of nodes feelable in my neck which are below 1/2 an inch. I've had them for 2 years with no change?

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2 year old has an enlarged lymph node in his neck. Seems size of a small marble. Not tender and no other symptoms. Should I be worried?

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4 year old has had the same size persistent movable enlarged lymph node on right side of neck for atleast 2 years. Hasnt changed in size. Cancer?

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3.5cm lymph node and 3.1cm node slowly grown to that size over 3 years in neck. 3 doctors have done ultrasounds and all refuse biopsy. They say nodes just stay enlarged sometimes..I read thats true but arent these sizes massive? Feel like grapes?

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Hx of cardiac paraganglioma. Enlarged lv.5 posterior lymph node in neck, dur. 5 month and tripled in size. Other lymph nodes swollen too. Metastasis?

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