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Suggest Treatment For Lymph Node In The Armpit
Dr.just discovered 1 swollen lymph node in left armpit and 2 swollen, joined together, lymph nodes in right armpit. Biopsy recommended. Does this mean he is worried it is cancer and not an infection ? is it worse since there are swollen nodes in both armpits?
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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1.Lumph nodal enlargement is not always related to cancer / malignancy.
2.Lymph nodal enlargement will be seen in the infections / inflammations , systemic diseases, vascular changes, and lymph nodal pathology itself.
3.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology / BIOPSY for evaluation of the nature of the lump cells.
4.It would have been help flu if you mentioned age, diseases and symptoms.
5.An ultrasound scan will be necessary to evaluate the nature of the nodes, its extensions.
6. See your doctor and get needful things done, treat any cause if known.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.Lumph nodal enlargement is not always related to cancer / malignancy.
2.Lymph nodal enlargement will be seen in the infections / inflammations , systemic diseases, vascular changes, and lymph nodal pathology itself.
3.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology / BIOPSY for evaluation of the nature of the lump cells.
4.It would have been help flu if you mentioned age, diseases and symptoms.
5.An ultrasound scan will be necessary to evaluate the nature of the nodes, its extensions.
6. See your doctor and get needful things done, treat any cause if known.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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