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Are swollen lymph nodes visible?

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Lymph nodes: Not always. Imaging studies like ct scan or MRI often find enlarged lymph nodes that are not palpable.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 2/16/2019

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