A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

415 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more