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Posted on Thu, 27 Jun 2019
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
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)
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.
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Good Morning, I Am 43 Years Old And Healthy. I

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.