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Throat infection 3months ago and have had a swollen lymph node on neck for 3months.2ent specialists saw it and said it fine but wont go away.worried

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Lymph nodes: Regression may be slow. Could ask for a CT scan or MRI. Ultrasound may be indicated. Needle biopsy if suspicious.

Answered 3/24/2020

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A member asked:

Throat infection 3months ago and have had a swollen lymph node on neck for 3months.2ent specialists saw it and said it fine but wont go away.worried

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

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