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Axillary lymph node biopsy ahows reactive follicular hyperplasia. i also have ocular melanoma. is this benign lymph node more likely to become cancerous?
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No, it should not be related. Reactive follicular hyperplasia is a common, benign finding.
Answered 7/26/2022
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Agree with Dr. He. The findings are not a precursor to cancer. Wish you good health!
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