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What is the definition or description of: enlarged chest lymph nodes?
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Multiple: There are multiple lymph node stations in the chest. In general enlargement is considered in nodes greater than 15-20mm in size. Reasons for enlargement are too numerous to list but include infection,inflammatory conditions,many types of cancer and other more obscure diagnosis. Usually found on imaging like CT, then need tissue diagnosis if no obvious reason for enlargement
Answered 4/23/2020
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