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How can i tell if something is a soft lymph node or a cyst?
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Cyst: A cyst is a fluid-filled sac and will be squishy. It will feel sort of like a water balloon. It may shrink and expand depending on the day. A lymph node feels more solid, and has no squish to it.
Answered 4/5/2016
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