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Preauricular node swollen to 0.3-0.4cm, should i biopsy or is it fighting infection (even if it doesn't hurt)?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: Most likely sign of infection. You should get checked

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/13/2019

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