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Is it always pretty obvious if a patient has swollen lymph nodes in their neck?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: It often takes an exam of the neck to learn that nodes are swollen.

Answered 4/23/2013

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A member asked:

Is it always pretty obvious if a patient has swollen lymph nodes in their neck?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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