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Can ultrasound detect cancer in lymph nodes?
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It depends: Ultrasound is commonly used to check the condition of the lymph nodes. But the results are dependent on the experience of the sonographer(radiologist). A good sonographer can tell if a lymph node is benign or suspect for Cancer. The final answer(to be 100% certain) requires a biopsy of a suspicious lymph node(if it is enlarged to 1cm or more in size)
Answered 3/31/2018
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No...: Will only show enlargement or structural anomaly. Need a biopsy for detection of cancer.
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