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Would enlarged lymph nodes show up on an x-ray of the neck and head?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

May be: It may or may not. The procedure of choice is ultrasound by an eperienced sonographer. Xr is not a great exam for lymph nodes. Even better: have it examined by a doc. Usually this is palpable on physical examination and most examinations are not helpful.

Answered 6/1/2013

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