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I need a biopsy of enlarged lymphnode in my neck below my ear. will the results be more accurate with core biopsy or fnab? or is there a better choice
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Removal of the node: Removal of whole node would provide the best material for a diagnostic evaluation by a pathologist.
Answered 2/1/2018
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