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What does prominent lymph nodes in the neck and around ear area mean?

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Infection/allergy: if this process has been present for over a few weeks, would see doc to be evaluated....many times enlarged lymph nodes suggest an acute infection or allergy, but once in a while , they may signify something more serious.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2019

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