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I got a swollen node behind my neck from past1 year. No pain no other symptoms
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Lymph node enlargement in posterior triangle of neck is very common and usually occurs secondary to viral upper respiratory tract infection or any scalp infection and dermatitis. Usually no specific treatment is required
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