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Swollen lymph nodes
What does loss of cmd in lymph node means in ultrasound report. The node is tender to touch and moveable. Fnac report says feature of reactive lymphadenitis in background of rbc's
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CMD means corticomedullary differentiation.
Loss of CMD is one of the sonological characteristic seen in a neck ultrasonography it can be seen in various conditions including infections like tuberculosis as well as certain benign and malignant tumors. This single characteristic cannot lead to a proper diagnosis. A tender mobile lymph node of short duration is mostly acute cervical lymphadenitis. A proper history would help in ascertaining whether one is dealing with acute or chronic cervical lymphadenitis.
Next Steps
If the duration is short... Patient can try a course of antibiotic and analgesic and anti edema agents.
Source of infection should be checked and dealt accordingly.
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Consult an ENT doctor at the earliest.
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