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Swollen node in occipital area

2018-03-12 05:58:45
Swelling in the occipital area . No pain. Swollen node from past 1 year. No other symptoms
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Swelling in the occipital area can be lymph node enlargement, lipoma, sabaceous cyst or dermoid cyst. Fine needle aspiration cytology will confirm the diagnosis. Treatment depends on identifying the cause
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Consult nearby general surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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