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Enlarged Lymnp Node Below Ear. Had Parotid Gland Surgery, Followed By Radiation Treatment. Recurrence ?
My father had parotid gland surgery (removal of tumor ) in 2008. They removed gland and a lymph node that also had cancer cells. He followed with radiation treatment. Recently , he has noticed an enlarged lymnp node below his ear on this same side. What tests should be performed? does this mean that his cancer has reoccurred?
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
Hi, welcome to HCM I am Dr Das
First of all, what type of cancer it was?
Secondly, is there any infection which may cause fever , cold, cough or any oral ulcers?
If those are absent then the present lymph node may be due to metastasis from any other site where the cancer has recurred .
You first have to do a FNAC from lymph node which will indicate what is the problem.
First of all, what type of cancer it was?
Secondly, is there any infection which may cause fever , cold, cough or any oral ulcers?
If those are absent then the present lymph node may be due to metastasis from any other site where the cancer has recurred .
You first have to do a FNAC from lymph node which will indicate what is the problem.
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