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How can you tell if a lymph node is benign? "benign reactive lymph nodes are present in the supraclavicular region" my ultrasound report said. how can they know its not malignant?

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

See physician: For blood work & further exams to see if there are any other nodes.

Answered 9/13/2013

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A member asked:

How can you tell if a lymph node is benign? "benign reactive lymph nodes are present in the supraclavicular region" my ultrasound report said. how can they know its not malignant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

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