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Swollen lymph node

2020-08-19 06:10:58
Can lymphoma be diagnoised with fnac. I had posterior cervical lymph node swelling for 8 months size is 1.2*0.7cm which is not increasing in size. Fnac done two times one came with feature of reactive Lymphadeneitis and other after 4 months later came with reactive hyperplasia. No other symptoms. Should i urgently go for excisonal biopsy?
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Hello You should go for excision biopsy to rule out lymphoma. As it is making you tense and swelling not resolving.
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