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Petscan showed spots on neck and groin what kind of infection can cause this?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

What you describe...: ..may be enlarged and/or reactive lymph nodes or solid masses separate from infection. This finding deserves further evaluation please.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/16/2020

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