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I have just had a ct scan for, routine cancer check up, was clear. my oncologist said i have calcified lymph nodes in my neck, but not worried. what?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Common: Lymph nodes will frequently calcify as a result of various prior infections and are of no particular concern. Ct is very sensitive to such calcifications and may show them when plain x-rays will not.

Dr Deeken agreed

Answered 4/12/2018

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