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Is US Showing Circle Shape Above The Jaw Measuring 1.79cm Normal?
Hello, i have a question, my 14 yr old daughter had an ultrasound of the neck yesturday a lymphnode has been notice in the side neck about 2 months ago it seems to be growing a little in the ultrasound it showed to be 1.63 cm.however right above the jaw they found a round circle shape wich measures 1.79 cm is this normal? is this the start of a cancer?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
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1.No its not normal - cause need to be evaluated.
2.The most probable cause is lymph nodal enlargement - lymph nodal enlargement is seen after any infection / inflammation / systemic diseases like tuberculosis.
3.An FNAC might be necessary ( fine needle aspiration cytology) for the cause.
4.No cancers are not expected in this age, most probably post infective aetiology.
5.Treat the cause.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.No its not normal - cause need to be evaluated.
2.The most probable cause is lymph nodal enlargement - lymph nodal enlargement is seen after any infection / inflammation / systemic diseases like tuberculosis.
3.An FNAC might be necessary ( fine needle aspiration cytology) for the cause.
4.No cancers are not expected in this age, most probably post infective aetiology.
5.Treat the cause.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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