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Lymph node swelling at right side
I have the right level II cervical lymphadenopathy (1.5x1.5 cm), mobile and non-tender. FNAC revealed granulomatous inflammation with necrosis. Mantoux test and chest X-ray normal. AFB negative. In MDR-TB (CB-NAAT) test report Also Mycobacterium tuberculosis Not Detected.
took antibiotics for 15 days. 2 months completed.No increase in swelling.However some swelling still persists. presently taking only supplements prescribed e.g. as water soluble curcumin and multivitamin. The doctor prescribed a PET CT scan. What would be the further treatment line.Is this tb Can standard ATT recommended or go for as suggested.
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Pet scan is indicated as the neck swelling is persisting sir
It’s safer to get a pet scan done and check weather there is a primary somewhere else
Or is it just a single swelling
And incase it’s malignant also
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Do u have any history of tuberculosis in family?
Do u have any addiction history?
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Need to visit an ENT in person.
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Dr. Abhishek Malhotra
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
15 yrs exp
Jammu
PET SCAN is not indicated
As it is granulomatous swelling
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Trucut biopsy and hpE
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
please get done pet scan once
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