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What lymph node "group" or area does lymphoma typically start at. i heard it normally starts at the callie bone or chin & grow up to size of lemon ?
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Any: Lymphoma can involve any lymph node region. The size is variable from normal (< 2 cm) to "huge". There are over 40 subtypes of lymphoma and individual variation in every case.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Any: Any group of lymph nodes can be involved by lymphoma. Some of the more commonly involved lymph node groups include cervical (neck), supraclavicular (above the collarbone), axillary (armpit), inguinal (groin), and mediastinal (inside the chest cavity) lymph nodes. The size is variable.
Answered 3/31/2014
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I've had feelable pea sized lymph nodes in my groin, neck, jaw and under chin. They have never changed and I have no symtoms of lyphoma. Would this be something to worry about or are they just feelable because I am very very slim?They also move a bit?
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