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A 19-year-old female 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

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Dr. Ronald Wardanswered

Specializes in Head and Neck Surgery

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

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