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Please someone tel me what "small non enlarged incidental bilateral reactive lymph nodes" mean on a mri report of the neck? i hav constant pain n neck

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Dr. Philip Chao
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Radiology 40 years experience
Common finding: The nodes int he posterior triangle of the neck are often enlarged from almost any kind of infection. But if they persist then they might be enlarged for some other reason. You should follow this carefully.
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