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Swollen lymph nodes

2020-07-15 08:55:50
Just by looking at ultrasound of swollen lymph nodes can u tell me whether it is malignant or benign?
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No it can't be predicted with ultrasound alone. U need further evaluation with FNAC and if it's not confirmatory u may need excision and biopsy based on surgeon's advice Do consult don't neglect it bcoz it could be chronic infection like tuberculous

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Sorry not possible.sorry not possible.

Answered2020-07-15 09:46:59

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Get a biopsy done.

Answered2020-07-15 11:00:35

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Need detailed history and evaluation. By only usg it can be specific .

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Generally cannot be made out without size and blood supply to it..better dont neglect those things as needle is better than knife

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