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I recently had a neck ultrasound done of thyroid and lymph nodes. there was one lymph node that had loss of hilum. im worried, what causes this? tks

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Dr. John Goldman answered

It may be fine: Ask your physician - it maybe fine but if necessary you can get a biopsy

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2018

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A member asked:

I recently had a neck ultrasound done of thyroid and lymph nodes. there was one lymph node that had loss of hilum. im worried, what causes this? tks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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