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Child Has Lump On Neck, Firm, Does Not Move, Sore Throat, Stomach Pain, Stuffy Nose, Cough

I have a six yr old daughter. She has a pea sized lump on her neck on the left side. It has been there for about 5 months now. It is firm and does not seem to move. She seen a pediatrician , but exam was like in and out. Dr said it was benign, probably from a bug bite? She frequently complains of sore throats, sometimes stomach pain and seems to get stuffy nose and cough . I dont know if I am being paranoid, but my grandmother and uncle both had cancer .
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
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Usually in kids many lymph nodes are normally palpable. They are firm and mobile.
Since you say it does not seem to move, it may not be a lymphnode.
And 5 months is too long for insect bite swellings to stay on.
I can very well understand your worries.
May be you can ask your pediatrician if FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) can be done from the swelling.
Don`t get paranoid, just go for another opinion if you need.
Hope you find my answer useful.
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Child Has Lump On Neck, Firm, Does Not Move, Sore Throat, Stomach Pain, Stuffy Nose, Cough

Hi Usually in kids many lymph nodes are normally palpable. They are firm and mobile. Since you say it does not seem to move, it may not be a lymphnode. And 5 months is too long for insect bite swellings to stay on. I can very well understand your worries. May be you can ask your pediatrician if FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) can be done from the swelling. Don`t get paranoid, just go for another opinion if you need. Hope you find my answer useful.