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Hey, i have a swollen occipital lymph node, i've had it for around 2 months at least its around the size of a pea and it is also not a solid but it not moveable. i'm just wondering if it is a cause for concern since the node is so small?

Q: hey, i have a swollen occipital lymph node, i've had it for around 2 months at least its around the size of a pea and it is also not a solid but it not moveable. i'm just wondering if it is a cause for concern since the node is so small?

: Yes. I would have any growth/ lymph node that persists more than 1 month evaluated.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Yes. I would have any growth/ lymph node that persists more than 1 month evaluated.

Answered 4/5/2021

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A member asked:

Hey, i have a swollen occipital lymph node, i've had it for around 2 months at least its around the size of a pea and it is also not a solid but it not moveable. i'm just wondering if it is a cause for concern since the node is so small?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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