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Hi! My Primary Care Physician Ordered A “stat” Ultrasound Of
Question: Hi! My primary care physician ordered a “stat” ultrasound of a swollen lymph node in my neck. My appointment was at 3:00 on Friday and I was told my doctor should have the results in about an hour. That was Friday and today is Sunday. My question is would I most likely have been contacted already if something concerning was seen?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
It could be Non specific Lymphadenopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ultrasound is part of evaluation of Cervical Lymph node.It could be Non specific Infection.
Exact cause of enlarged Lymph node can be made out by FNAC(FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY).If the Lymph node is small,it can be removed completely and send for Histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact nature of the swelling can be made out.
If Ultrasound showed any gross pathology, they might have contacted you.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
It could be Non specific Lymphadenopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ultrasound is part of evaluation of Cervical Lymph node.It could be Non specific Infection.
Exact cause of enlarged Lymph node can be made out by FNAC(FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY).If the Lymph node is small,it can be removed completely and send for Histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact nature of the swelling can be made out.
If Ultrasound showed any gross pathology, they might have contacted you.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
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