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6mm nodule in lower neck not grown in 1yr. takes up contrast a little more each pet. is this likely to be cancer? too close to carotid to biopsy? i wa
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Unlikely: "malignant" if no growth in one year!!!! More likely than not a reactive lymph node ( from a resolved infection....throat etc) Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 1/20/2018
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