Enlarged lymph node on neck for 2 weeks

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My son developed an enlarged lymph node ob left side of neck, Overnight (hard like as bone, painless, size of an Olive ) . He had prolonged cold/cough/wheezing for a month. Ultrasound results just show infective etiology. Blood reports have been normal and suggested viral infection. The swelling's been thr for 2 weeks. Is there anything to worry.

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Dr. Amit Modi Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amit Modi

Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Delhi

Hello, you should get the lymph node assessed by a pediatrician for it's size and also the associated symptoms. If lymph node is significant, a course of antibiotic must be given for it's resolution. If it does not resolve, Koch's workup must be planned to rule Koch's etiology.

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