Swollen lymph nodes

2020-04-09 15:27:23
There are some swollen lymph node in my neck from more than 5 months. Larger is of 16mm. I also had- bronchitis, mildly prominent right hilum and esr 24. Doctor said this is normal.
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Cause of neck nodes can be infectious or inflamatory or can be simply due to dandruff. I need to ask u some relevant questions so that i can get an idea about the cause. Consult in pvt chat so that i can give u better advices.

Answered2020-04-09 16:25:19

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Warrants a FNA if it doesn't settle on empirical antibiotics. FNA to rule out the cause. Treatment will be based on FNA reports.
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FNA. If fails biopsy of node.

Answered2020-04-09 15:47:43

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Swollen lymph nodes bronchitis and enlarged hilar nodes need further evaluation Get FNAC of cervical lymph node done and if possible excision biopsy would be idol and 100% concluding of the diagnosis And For enlarged hilar node and bronchitis get CECT chest done to rule out sarcoidosis or lymphoma in this case
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Excision biopsy of node and histopatholgy of tissue, CECT chest , Serum ACE LEVELS blood tests

Answered2020-04-09 15:51:20

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