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Enlarged neck lymph nodes

Enlarged neck lymph nodes

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Enlarged neck lymph nodes are a clinical finding in which the neck lymph nodes, which are parts of the immune system, are bigger than in a normal, healthy person. This can be caused by infections, cancers, or immune system diseases.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Neck (front), Neck

Is Symptom of

Pharyngitis
Condition
Common cold
Condition
Flu (influenza)
Condition
Influenza
Condition
Acute pharyngitis
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