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How does an ultrasound determine whether an enlarged axillary lymph node is benign ?

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To be sure, the lymph node needs to removed and examined by pathologist. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/27/2021

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24 yr old had a bug bite in the hip 6 wks ago . Developed an enlarged lump node in the groin . Ultrasound showed 1.1 ~0.8~0.4 cm node benign appearing lymph node . Its still there . Should she do biopsy or repeat ultrasound in 3 months ?

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I have a level 5 enlarged lymph node thats been there for a few years. CT scan showed that its 0.9 mm in short axis and resembles reactive lymph nodes configuration. Could benign looking lymph nodes be malignant? Thanks. (Ultrasound = 2.4 x 0.7 cm)

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Does 1.4 cm lymph node found in neck ultrasound means enlarged lymph node?

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Why would an ultrasound be done on an enlarged lymph node in the neck?

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On ultrasound they found a subcentimeter non enlarged lymph node on my right axilla?

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