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Firm lymph node on neck below ear and dr said i need to get a biopsy and that ultrasound wouldn't help. why? said location is difficult to evaluate. ?

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Dr. Gustavo Diaz answered

Neck mass: Neck masses often need biopsy for complete evaluation. Most of the ties they are not a cause of alarm, but sometimes other more important illness can be diagnosed by it. Get your needle biopsy with your physician. Hope this helps.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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A member asked:

Firm lymph node on neck below ear and dr said i need to get a biopsy and that ultrasound wouldn't help. why? said location is difficult to evaluate. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gustavo Diaz answered

Dr Naghmi agreed

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