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Lump on neck
I have a very small lump on my neck
The doctor advised me to do an ultrasound first
I am attaching my ultrasound report
Please suggest do I need any other tests also?
I already had TB
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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since you mentioned that you had tb previously, need to check all your reports first..it could be a residual node..accordingly we can plan for further fnac or direct management..do not start any meds on your own
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Its less than a centimeter. Need not worry about it. Most of the time a local infection will cause temporary lymph nodes. Can take antibiotic course for 5 days and wait
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t. cepodem xp 325mg twice daily x 5 days
t. azithromycin 500mg once daily x 5 days
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Rishi Dhar
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
5 yrs exp
Kolkata
One course of antibiotics may help to resolve the lesion. Even if it enlarges after antibiotic course FNAC can be done.
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Review accordingly.
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