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What Does This Ultrasound Report Of Neck Mean?

Hi I have a 12 x 5 x 12 mm and 5-6 mm deep, mass on my neck right side near my collarbone. I ve had an ultrasound that suggested it may be inflamed tissue, abscess and even stated a foreign body maybe there. I was sent from radiology to a general surgeon and then sent for a CT. The ct stated I do have 3- 4 mildly enlarged lymph nodes and there is no abscess or inflammation. Also no fat stranding and no fluid present. Now I ve recently been referred to ent and they are wanting to do a biopsy and remove the lump/mass. I m pretty worried because everything I m reading online says that in most cases this is cancer! What do you think? Should I be worried?
Tue, 21 Jul 2020
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Biopsy will be required for the enlarged lymph nodes since the lymph nodes are deep and no accessible to fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). I suggest you to relax and wait for the biopsy report.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Does This Ultrasound Report Of Neck Mean?

Hello, Biopsy will be required for the enlarged lymph nodes since the lymph nodes are deep and no accessible to fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). I suggest you to relax and wait for the biopsy report. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist