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What Causes A Swollen Lymph On The Neck And Armpit?

I have a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck. I have it checked annually but since my last check in July it has doubled in size. There is also now a smaller one below it and also a small swollen lymph node in my arm pit. What could the cause be? It does not hurt
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hi, I would advise you to get an FNAC done from the largest lymph node to see the nature of the disease. It is Fine needle aspiration cytology, in which they inject a small needle into the swelling and take out fluid and cells and examine them under a microscope. You can let us know the report and we can guide you with further course of management. I cannot advice you any treatment as of now until the test report is available. Take care and look forward to hearing from you.
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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What Causes A Swollen Lymph On The Neck And Armpit?

Hi, I would advise you to get an FNAC done from the largest lymph node to see the nature of the disease. It is Fine needle aspiration cytology, in which they inject a small needle into the swelling and take out fluid and cells and examine them under a microscope. You can let us know the report and we can guide you with further course of management. I cannot advice you any treatment as of now until the test report is available. Take care and look forward to hearing from you. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.