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What causes the occipital lymph nodes to swell?
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Lymph nodes: Occipital lymph nodes commonly swell with viral processes.
Answered 5/21/2019
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Varies: Solo or several enlarged nodes are usually reflective of a local process. Irritation of the scalp, a local bug bite, etc.Nodes are usually pea sized ; run a 3-4 week cycle of enlarging when stimulated, processing their irritant and returning to resting size. If continuing to enlarge, painful or persisting in an enlarged size after 3-4 wks, they need eval.
Answered 5/18/2019
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Occipital adenopathy: Swelling of occipital lymph nodes may occur from inflammation/infection of areas of the scalp. Diffuse enlargement of lymph nodes are seen with infectious mononucleosis, certain malignancies or bone marrow disorders.
Answered 5/22/2019
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