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How Can A Lump On The Neck Be Treated?

My 3 year old daughter woke up with a lump on the side of her neck . it is hard and close to the size of a apple. The other side is slighty enlarged to the size of ping pong ball. She is otherwise well. The Dr checked her and ordered bloodwork and a chest xray. She has had no illiness since January(6 months ago) How concerned should I be
Fri, 8 May 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. She should go for blood test, x ray chest and fine needle aspiration cytology of lump. It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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How Can A Lump On The Neck Be Treated?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. She may have enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. She should go for blood test, x ray chest and fine needle aspiration cytology of lump. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.