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I have a palpable, non tender node on my l clavicle. not recently sick. today my fam doc ordered head & neck ct. is that the appropriate first step?
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YES: This may be what is called a "sentinel node" and can be a warning sign of systemic disease.
Answered 3/24/2020
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