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Had swollen axillary lymph nodes for about 5 years, u/s normal, finally excised, two dark red bumpy nodes, 1=1cm 2=.5. sent for biopsy. any thoughts?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Most likely: reactive lymph nodes at these sizes, but occult malignancy is less likely possibility. Path exam of the excised lymph nodes should give definite answer, so you should wait for results.

Answered 5/7/2018

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A member asked:

Had swollen axillary lymph nodes for about 5 years, u/s normal, finally excised, two dark red bumpy nodes, 1=1cm 2=.5. sent for biopsy. any thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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