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Lymph nodes in neck for over a year. biopsy came back normal. new lymph node found back of thigh just above knee. what could be wrong?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Get checked again: It may take more than one biopsy to establish the diagnosis. You will likely need another biopsy on the newly developed node to find out the cause.

Answered 8/23/2016

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A member asked:

Lymph nodes in neck for over a year. biopsy came back normal. new lymph node found back of thigh just above knee. what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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