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I have an asymmetric chronic enlarged submandibular gland and lymph node that i have had for the past 5 years diagnosed on ct scan. no tumor is seen. i also have elevated igg antibodies. can this be an igg4 disease or cancer?

Q: i have an asymmetric chronic enlarged submandibular gland and lymph node that i have had for the past 5 years diagnosed on ct scan. no tumor is seen. i also have elevated igg antibodies. can this be an igg4 disease or cancer?

: Not likely. Discuss with your team who have more information about you.

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Not likely. Discuss with your team who have more information about you.

Answered 12/4/2022

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A member asked:

I have an asymmetric chronic enlarged submandibular gland and lymph node that i have had for the past 5 years diagnosed on ct scan. no tumor is seen. i also have elevated igg antibodies. can this be an igg4 disease or cancer?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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