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Had an ultrasound of my neck. the three lymph nodes were not enlarged, normal in size (all under 9mm) and displayed normal architecture however two of them displayed loss of fatty hilum. does this mean malignancy?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Not likely.

Answered 12/22/2022

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A member asked:

Had an ultrasound of my neck. the three lymph nodes were not enlarged, normal in size (all under 9mm) and displayed normal architecture however two of them displayed loss of fatty hilum. does this mean malignancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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