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What is the normal size of lymph nodes the ones about a inch below your ear? i'm very thin i can feel 3 little moveable balls each smaller then a pea.

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Neck nodes: Given you are very lean,. the neck nodes you are describing are within normal limits, especially since you have no symptoms.

Answered 10/3/2014

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A member asked:

What is the normal size of lymph nodes the ones about a inch below your ear? i'm very thin i can feel 3 little moveable balls each smaller then a pea.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

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