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What Does CT Scan Showing Swollen Lymph Nodes In Upper Abdomen Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015

Question: swollen lymph nodes in upper abdomen found on ct scan. What could cause this? Lymphoma cured 10 years ago, and PSA is high now......watching that. Male age 81.........perfect heart, lungs, lipid panel, kidneys,
very active, swimming, tennis and dancing many times a week.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to some infection

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for contacting HCM

I've gone through your query and would try to help you in best possible way. there is a possibility that lymph node was enlarged as a result of some infection. if only single node is enlarged with no obvious symptom then it could be non specific. incase of multiple enlarged nodes, ct guided biopsy can be done to find the exact cause of enlarged node.
prostate can be enlarged with increasing age. which results in increased PSA levels.

feel free to get back with a followup query.
thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 minutes later)

It is multiple nodes that are enlarged in the upper abdomen/thorax. What other conditions
could be causing this besides an infection. Please list all conditions that can cause
enlaged lymph nodes in this area. Just want to know...........will get specific cause when
the oncologist follows up on this finding.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pleaee see description

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for the followup query. most common differential include:

- abdominal TB
- i.mononucleosis
- lymphoma variant
- mets( in case of old Hx of cancer)
- hepatic pathology

thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar