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Ive been told that my lymph nodes are benign, but there 1/2 an inch in size. but i thought that a benign lymph node is only possible if the lymph node is enlarged?

Q: ive been told that my lymph nodes are benign, but there 1/2 an inch in size. but i thought that a benign lymph node is only possible if the lymph node is enlarged?

: Benign by definition means normal, as opposed to malignant (cancer) or infected.

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Benign by definition means normal, as opposed to malignant (cancer) or infected.

Answered 10/19/2022

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A member asked:

Ive been told that my lymph nodes are benign, but there 1/2 an inch in size. but i thought that a benign lymph node is only possible if the lymph node is enlarged?

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