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73 yo with new l1 distribution of shingles and ct shows scattered nonspecific retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy. is follow up of lymphadenopathy needed?
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Yes: You need to be follow by your doctor and if the nodes become larger after recovery from shingles, you may need biopsy to find the cause so be treated.
Answered 6/12/2017
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