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Left lateral neck hypoechoic lymph node 18x24mm. hyperaemic with effacement of fatty hilum. what exactly does this mean? thanks

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Dr. Daniel Saurborn answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Needs evaluation.: A completely normal lymph node will be less than 15mm and have a fatty center. When it enlarges and loses the fatty portion with increased blood flow (hyperemic), it should be sampled with a needle to make sure there is no infection or malignancy within it. More specific advice @ healthtap.com/saurbornmd Click Send Message to begin.

Answered 3/25/2023

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