A member asked:

I have a firm, movable, non-tender swollen lymph node in my neck for 3 weeks. i had a cold 1.5 weeks ago. prescribed humira (adalimumab) and azathioprine.

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

See your doctor: Ordinarily, a lymph node present for 3 weeks in an otherwise healthy individual is not concerning. Although still unlikely, your history of ulcerative colitis and use of immune suppression puts you in a higher risk group for lymphoma. I would recommend seeing your doctor for an evaluation of the lymph node.

Answered 3/7/2014

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Needs biopsy: Needs biopsy to assure that it is not a complication of the medication.

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