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A member asked:

Could i have gotten a swollen node in neck due to otitis media?

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Dr. Robert Choate answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Localized infections sometimes have associated lymph node enlargement.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 12/7/2013

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