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Swollen lymph nodes
Just by looking at ultrasound of swollen lymph nodes can u tell me whether it is malignant or benign?
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No it can't be predicted with ultrasound alone. U need further evaluation with FNAC and if it's not confirmatory u may need excision and biopsy based on surgeon's advice
Do consult don't neglect it bcoz it could be chronic infection like tuberculous
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Sorry not possible.sorry not possible.
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Dr. Pradeep G
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get a biopsy done.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation. By only usg it can be specific .
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
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3 yrs exp
Chennai
Generally cannot be made out without size and blood supply to it..better dont neglect those things as needle is better than knife
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