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I have a 2.1 cm lymph node along the right external iliac artery that showed on a ct scan in march. my pa said i need it removed or at least biopsied. she ruled out any infections with blood work and vaginal swab. would it even still be enlarged?

Q: i have a 2.1 cm lymph node along the right external iliac artery that showed on a ct scan in march. my pa said i need it removed or at least biopsied. she ruled out any infections with blood work and vaginal swab. would it even still be enlarged?

: Yes, it should be biopsied with CT guidance if this lymph node does not reduce in size or it gets bigger by this time.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, it should be biopsied with CT guidance if this lymph node does not reduce in size or it gets bigger by this time.

Answered 5/11/2022

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A member asked:

I have a 2.1 cm lymph node along the right external iliac artery that showed on a ct scan in march. my pa said i need it removed or at least biopsied. she ruled out any infections with blood work and vaginal swab. would it even still be enlarged?

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