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What Causes Lymph Node Enlargement?
Question: I am 41 yrs old. I was told today from the doctor after they did a mammogram and an ultrasound of my left breast that it looked like the lump I have is a lymph node. I was told to come back in 6 months to have another mammogram, is this something I should be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Lymph node enlargement may be due to many reasons.It is enlarged in both benign and malignant causes.
It is important to know proper site of lymph node.
It is also important to know full report of mammography and ultrasound report.
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Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Lymph node enlargement may be due to many reasons.It is enlarged in both benign and malignant causes.
It is important to know proper site of lymph node.
It is also important to know full report of mammography and ultrasound report.
If possible,please upload full report for better interpretation. You have a feature to upload the report by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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