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What does thickened cortex of cervical lymph nodes mean?

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Dr. Moneil Patel answered

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Not much: The cortex of the lymph node can be thickened and is more of a descriptive term by pathologists. It is non-specific and can be seen in normal conditions, or in diseased conditions. This is typically information that the pathologist communicates to your primary care provider.

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Answered 5/23/2019

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