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Sonogram on a small lump on top of my left bicep. told it appeared to be a lymph node. is a lymph node located here? what would cause the pea size?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Normal: Yes, there are thousands of lymph nodes in our body, including over the biceps. "Pea sized " is minimal enlargement and knowing whether it is new or old would determine whether it will go away.

Answered 12/13/2016

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A member asked:

Sonogram on a small lump on top of my left bicep. told it appeared to be a lymph node. is a lymph node located here? what would cause the pea size?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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