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How long will i be off work for an excisional biopsy of a deep cervical chain lymph node? how long will i be in the hospital?
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Node biopsy: Usually same day procedure, discharged home same day. Usually off work less than one week, depends on amount pain, wound care, etc.
Answered 2/25/2018
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