if a lymph node is very soft and very moveable but 2.5 cm and never grows is it cancerous?

Question

Typically would a 2.5 CM very soft and moveable and squishy lymph node in a 16 yr old male teen be cancerous or some other cause. It's been their 2 yr?

Answer 1

Infections: The fact there is a positive respose to antibiotics certainly entertains the possiblity of chronic infections but any adenopathy not resolving and on both sides of body as well as upper and lower body needs an evaluation with a complete inectious workup, lymphoma workup and probable biopsy . There are many condition both serious and benign that could be the cause please seek medical evaluation.

Answer 2

Possibly: It is difficult to know for sure. There are many reasons a lymph node can enlarge such as infection, inflammation and also cancer. Not all cancerous lymph nodes are hard and some diseases like low grade lymphomas can stay at the same size for a long time. You shoud see a doctor to have it examined.

Answer 3

Biopsy needed: You will never know. Lymph node enlargement can be caused by infection vs inflammation vs cancer. It is possibly benign however, the only and the best way to find out whether it is benign or cancerous is by having a biopsy done on the affected lymph node. A biopsy should probably be done/considered to be done to any lymph node bigger than 2 CM to really rule out malignancy.

Answer 4

No: Lupus is not associated with cancer. It is autoimmune disease.

Answer 5

Yes, new data: New data shows an increased risk of several malignancies especially non-hodgkins lymphoma in patients with lupus. However, the skin lesions of lupus do not turn into cancer which is often a concern for patients.

Answer 6

Either by some symptom (something unusual you feel or notice about yourself - i.e. Pain) or sign (something your doctor notices during an evaluation - i.e. Tenderness on exam) or through a screening test. We currently have approved screeing tests for cervical, breast, colon/rectal, and prostate cancers.

Answer 7

In many ways: Cancer can be suspected due to symptoms or findings (a growing lump, coughing blood, low blood counts, sever weight loss). However, a definite diagnosis requires a biopsy of a suspected lump or mass (breast cancer or lymphoma); or a review of the blood or bone marrow biopsy (blood cancers).

Answer 8

Malignant: By definition, malignant tumors are cancerous. A tumor is just an abnormal swelling - many times it is benign (no serious, imminent concern). But if it is found to contain cancerous cells, it is then malignant.

Answer 9

Cancers &: Tumors each grow locally, causing pressure and symptoms, but cancers have cellular abnormalities under the microscope and pathology, but clinically tend to travel (metastasis) to other organs.

Answer 10

Uncontrolled tumor: Tumors that for some uncclear reasons- have lost their control mechanism within the cells- thus grow more rapidly and have the capacity to invade the adjacent organs and spread beyond the primary organs- are cancerous.

Answer 11

I : I hope you have gotten this problem taken care of and your daughter is ok since it has been six days since you submitted this question. For future reference, any time a child swallows a non digestible object such as a quarter, you should either call your child's doctor or proceed to the er. An object, such as a quarter, can lodge in the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and erode through which is a very serious medical problem. Another concern is that if the quarter is stuck high in the throat, the child can cough it up and have it relodge in the airway which is also serious. The child may or may not have symptoms and may be able to drink water without difficulty, so this is not a good test as to if the quarter is stuck. The safest thing to do is call your child's doctor or go to the er for a x-ray. An x-ray will be able to tell you if the quarter is in the stomach (just needs to be followed) or is lodged in the esophagus, throat or airway (must be removed). If you think it could be a disc battery (like in a watch) this is a surgical emergency and the child should be seen in the er as soon as possible for removal.

Answer 12

Ingested coin: Ingested foreign bodies may cause no symptoms, but "passing normally" is not a given. As a quarter is large, it is wise to at least examine a radiograph. After favorable findings of routine X-rays, healthy children may be given food and drink with repeat radiographs 24 hours later. More invasive procedures can and should be avoided, but the baseline exam mentioned is wise to guide decisions.

Answer 13

I : I hope you have gotten this problem taken care of and your daughter is ok since it has been six days since you submitted this question! for future reference, any time a child swallows an undigestible object such as a quarter, you should either call your child's doctor or proceed to the er. An object, such as a quarter, can lodge in the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and erode through which is a very serious medical problem. Another concern is that if the quarter is stuck high in the throat, the child can cough it up and have it re-lodge in the airway which is also a serious problem. The child may or may not have symptoms and may be able to drink water without difficulty, so this is not a good test as to if the quarter is stuck. The safest thing to do is call your child's doctor or go to the er for a x-ray. An x-ray will be able to tell you if the quarter is in the stomach (just needs to be followed) or is lodged in the esophagus, throat or airway (must be removed). If you think it could be a disc battery (like in a watch) this is a surgical emergency and the child should be seen in the er as soon as possible for removal.

Answer 14

? Really ?: If it made it into her stomach, she will readily drink fluids and if so there is no emergency. A trip to a clinic with x-ray capability could verify the presence and location of a quarter. If present you can consult with the staff on whether they think it will pass naturally or need to be retrieved. I wouldn't worry much at her age if it were a nickle/dime or penny, but a quarter is borderline.

Answer 15

Ask your Dr: The easiest and most reliable way is to ask your doctor for your stage.

Answer 16

Your doctor: They should tell you this either after the biopsy or after tests like ct or pet scans are done.

Answer 17

Several: Lung cancer. Oropharyngeal cancer. Even cervical cancer is increased in smokers. But not smoking or drinking is not protective. This just reduces your risk.

Answer 18

And the cancer : You wanted to ask about you forgot to mention. Tobacco is assocated with lung, bladder, pancreas, other and head and neck cancers and esophagus. Alcohol joins tobacco in the latter two. Breast cancer is not associated with either. People smoking and drinking as weel as those who do not have sex, and frequent multiple sexual partners assocaited with cervix, anal ca's.

Answer 19

God was not ready : You may not had died but is important to ckeck your liver and kidneys to make sure they did not get any damage.You obviosly may need saome couseling.You may have the proper gene to protectr yuor liver frm the tylenol (acetaminophen).

Answer 20

Don't be so fast: This is not something quick. You may have caused enough damage to your liver that it will slowly die. While it does, it will begin to stop removing toxins from your blood. You can gradually succumb to a slow and painful death. Toward the end, your ability to clot will end & you may drown in your own blood as it seeps into your lungs. If you don't like the idea, see a doc soon.

Answer 21

God was not ready : You may not had died but is important to ckeck your liver and kidneys to make sure they did not get any damage.You obviosly may need saome couseling.You may have the proper gene to protectr yuor liver frm the tylenol (acetaminophen).

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