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Lymph node swelling at right side

2025-09-20 18:23:06
I have the  right level II cervical lymphadenopathy (1.5x1.5 cm), mobile and non-tender. FNAC revealed granulomatous inflammation with necrosis. Mantoux test and chest X-ray normal. AFB negative. In MDR-TB (CB-NAAT) test report Also Mycobacterium tuberculosis Not Detected. took antibiotics for 15 days. 2 months completed.No increase in swelling.However some swelling still persists. presently taking only supplements prescribed e.g. as water soluble curcumin and multivitamin. The doctor prescribed a PET CT scan. What would be the further treatment line.Is this tb Can standard ATT recommended or go for as suggested.
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Pet scan is indicated as the neck swelling is persisting sir It’s safer to get a pet scan done and check weather there is a primary somewhere else Or is it just a single swelling And incase it’s malignant also

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Do u have any history of tuberculosis in family? Do u have any addiction history?
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Need to visit an ENT in person.

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PET SCAN is not indicated As it is granulomatous swelling
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Trucut biopsy and hpE

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please get done pet scan once

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