
Good Morning, I Am 43 Years Old And Healthy. I

Question: Good morning, I am 43 years old and healthy. I had my regular annual OBGYN appt a couple weeks ago and everything was normal. I had a mammo and ultrasound a week later. I am fairly dense and always have an ultrasound with my mammo. Although they did not find any lumps or changes at all they said I had a slightly enlarged lymph node on each side and would like to do an ultrasound-guided biopsy to see if it's just inflammation or something else?.I do not have any other symptoms of anything and no lumps or masses were found. How concerned should I be about this? Thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Probably a reactive lymph node, you should not be concerned.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Enlarged lymph nodes are usually related to reactive lymph nodes.
A reactive lymph node is an enlarged lymph node, which is commonly the result of an infection.
The reactive lymph nodes are usually benign and are not a matter of concern.
I agree with your doctor that the only way to confirm the nature of the lymph nodes is through ultrasound-guided biopsy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably a reactive lymph node, you should not be concerned.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern.
Enlarged lymph nodes are usually related to reactive lymph nodes.
A reactive lymph node is an enlarged lymph node, which is commonly the result of an infection.
The reactive lymph nodes are usually benign and are not a matter of concern.
I agree with your doctor that the only way to confirm the nature of the lymph nodes is through ultrasound-guided biopsy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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