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Left supraclavicular lymph node
Noticed since one month,located around 2cm above the attachment of clavicular head of sternocleidomastoid (along the outer border of muscle), slightly mobile, soft-firm consistency, oval shape around 0.8 cm x 0.4 cm, non tender. Blood tests were done and cbc parameters were normal, esr of 13mm/hr (EDTA). Took ceftum BD × 5 days , not much reduction in size of node , No other symptoms.
Past history: Used to have multiple episodes of upper respiratory tract infections (sinusitis/ tonsillitis/pharyngitis) that relieves on medication (augmetin , had to take montelukast course once).
Is this a worrysome issue?
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Consultation with your doctor is advisable
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Consultation needed.
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needs excision i think
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consult me on whatapx90071x87408x for proper guidance and treatment.
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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes, if the lymph node is not subsiding by a course of antibiotics, then it could be a sign of tuberculosis infection, also you mentioned recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. Please get MTB gene xpert test done at the earliest
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