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Enlarged Lymph node of right parotid gla
My 11yo son has a 2.1 cm lymph node in his right parotid gland. He has had an ultrasound and is having a FNA done on 1/5/18. He is seeing hus ENT for this. Is this common for his age? What are the possible outcomes?
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Acute cervical lymphadenitis can occur in parotid region for various reasons such as throat infection, viral infections, tuberculosis etc. FNAC will confirm the diagnosis. It can occur in any age group and usually once diagnosed treatment will be effective
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Consult your doctor once get the report of FNAC for appropriate treatment
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