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Husband has swollen lymph nodes behind left ear, unsure how long few weeks at least. two swollen spots and not sure if i should be worried?

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Dr. Charles Zaroulis answered

Specializes in Hematology

Physical examination: Please have a MD examine your husband. If confirmed & it persists for : more weeks, I recommend s biopsy.

Answered 3/4/2016

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