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Does Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia Mean A Form Of Cancer?

My son is 11 and had a lymphectomy in July 2013. Diagnosis is Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia. His lymph nodes are still swollen so took him back to ENT and was ordered an MRI. Still waiting on results. I have done some reading on this diagnosis and it has got me worried. Does this mean he could possibly have a form of cancer? He shows no signs of illness.
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Reactive hyperplasia of Lymphnode is acommon finding that we come across from histology report of lymphnodes. the Reaction may be secondary to any infection in the draining area of the node which could be the skin or inside the throat. Generally these lymphnodes respond to a course of 7 days antibiotics. Give him Augmentin 625mg 1 tab twice daily for 7 days. Extremely rarely this can be very early indication of lymphoma, but I personally dont think it is anything like that. You must get a diagnostic work up for Tuberculosis done before going for MRI as it is a common condition to cause nodes.
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Does Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia Mean A Form Of Cancer?

Reactive hyperplasia of Lymphnode is acommon finding that we come across from histology report of lymphnodes. the Reaction may be secondary to any infection in the draining area of the node which could be the skin or inside the throat. Generally these lymphnodes respond to a course of 7 days antibiotics. Give him Augmentin 625mg 1 tab twice daily for 7 days. Extremely rarely this can be very early indication of lymphoma, but I personally dont think it is anything like that. You must get a diagnostic work up for Tuberculosis done before going for MRI as it is a common condition to cause nodes.