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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Lung With Red Marks On The Skin? Is It A Sign Of Cancer?

Hi.... I just got off phone with my doctor and she send for more chest xrays because she found a swollen lymph node on my left lung.....im really scared and in pain because I have these overwhelming red marks on my forearms and knee areas....im really trying to stay positive but she said cancer, lymphoma or tumor may be some of the worst case scenarios...also because I have psoriasis and im hurting where the red bomps are swollen, she would not give me prednisone.... I just need some encouragement for my wife daughter and I.....really scared
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your condition and problem.
There are two possibilities in your case.
1. Infective enlargement of lymphnodes as skin lesions are due to psoriasis only. Since you are on immunosuppressive therapy for psoriasis this canbe the cause.
2. Malignant lymphnode and spread of malignancy in skin.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done CT Thorax with contrast.
CT gives clear cut idea about the lesion.
If necessary get done biopsyfrom the lymphnode to confirm the diagnosis.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Lung With Red Marks On The Skin? Is It A Sign Of Cancer?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your condition and problem. There are two possibilities in your case. 1. Infective enlargement of lymphnodes as skin lesions are due to psoriasis only. Since you are on immunosuppressive therapy for psoriasis this canbe the cause. 2. Malignant lymphnode and spread of malignancy in skin. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done CT Thorax with contrast. CT gives clear cut idea about the lesion. If necessary get done biopsyfrom the lymphnode to confirm the diagnosis.