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Can an ultrasound determine whether a lymph node is cancerous vs reactive? i have a thyroid ultrasound in two days and am coming down with a cold. i am wondering whether any abnormal lymph nodes will show and alter the results?

Q: can an ultrasound determine whether a lymph node is cancerous vs reactive? i have a thyroid ultrasound in two days and am coming down with a cold. i am wondering whether any abnormal lymph nodes will show and alter the results?

: The ultrasound would differentiate between the thyroid and a lymphnode however there would be a need for biopsy usually to differentiate what may be causing the enlarged lymph node. The radiologist may be able to speculate possibilities in reporting the ultrasound but usually not definitively.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

The ultrasound would differentiate between the thyroid and a lymphnode however there would be a need for biopsy usually to differentiate what may be causing the enlarged lymph node. The radiologist may be able to speculate possibilities in reporting the ultrasound but usually not definitively.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 9/6/2022

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A member asked:

Can an ultrasound determine whether a lymph node is cancerous vs reactive? i have a thyroid ultrasound in two days and am coming down with a cold. i am wondering whether any abnormal lymph nodes will show and alter the results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

Dr Colantino agreed

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