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How Can A Lump At The Right Side Of The Neck Be Treated?
Question: I had an ultrasound of the neck as I complained of right neck lump. The results show that I have borderline prominent lymph nodes measuring 14x11 and 15x18 mm. there is also a 6x7 mm hypoechoic area is the superior aspect of the right submandibular gland it says I could be a small intraglandular lymph node. what does this mean? thank you.
Brief Answer:
Biopsy and PET CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Your USG report of neck shows enlarged lymph nodes which could be due to infection due to bacteria or malignancy.
Since size of lymph nodes is less than 2 cm there is nothing to worry.
I would advise you to take a week of antibiotic course
If the swelling does not resolve then biopsy test and PET CT scan needs to be done to rule out cancer
Regards
DR Monish De
Oncologist
Biopsy and PET CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Your USG report of neck shows enlarged lymph nodes which could be due to infection due to bacteria or malignancy.
Since size of lymph nodes is less than 2 cm there is nothing to worry.
I would advise you to take a week of antibiotic course
If the swelling does not resolve then biopsy test and PET CT scan needs to be done to rule out cancer
Regards
DR Monish De
Oncologist
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