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Swollen lymph nodes
I had one swollen lymph nodes in right posterior neck (1.2*0.7cm) for six months. The node is moveable and painless and remained constant for aix months without increase in size. I also had palpable lymph nodes in inguinal region which is in left side. Tht node is small , Moveable but palpable. These are my two fnac report. Should i go for biopsy? Im felling healthy and no other symptoms.
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As the fnac says it is reactive.. It could be just due to any small skin infection in the scalp.. It wud be ideal to just observe.. If it increases in size or becomes painful please consult a doctor and see if it needs to be excised
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Do make sure u don't have any dandruff or ulcers in the scalp.. Posterior nodes are usually coz of that
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
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28 yrs exp
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Both the reports suggest reactive hyperplasia. This means that the primary lesion is in the area of their drainage and it is invariably an infection. Once you treat it, these lymph nodes will automatically regress.
The one in your posterior triangle of neck is a Level 5 lymphnode which drains your scalp. Please meet a good Dermatologist to identify and treat the scalp infection/inflammation.
As for the inguinal lymph nodes, since they are very small, you can ignore them as most Indians have them due to walking barefoot and having subclinical infections.
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