Could This Be Cancer?

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2020

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Question : I have one swollen preauricular lymph node Could this be cancer?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammatory origin more likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

* As per my surgical experience, single
preauricular lymph node enlargement at
your age sounds to be inflammatory origin
rather than cancer.

However, kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Progress of condition since onset.
2. Associated symptoms of ear ache, fever,
cough if any.
3. Details about swelling as consistency,
changes in warmth of o relying skin ?
4. Any swelling over other site of body ?

Awaiting for your response.
Regards .

Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (18 minutes later)

It's been around a month of inflamation. Warmth around the ear a little bit, but not much. Mostly dull aching/pressure. No fever, it has been the same size for the entire time. Has not gotten bigger but did get smaller for a day.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for the details.

* The swelling seems more of low grade
Infection related.

My guidelines for better recovery

- Prescription of antibiotics and anti
inflammatory medicine from your primary
care provider.
- regular follow up with your doctor.
- As per the progress of the condition, he or
She may guide you for need of
Blood tests as complete hemogram
Soft tissue Ultrasound examination
with or without an ENT reference.

Wish you best recovery.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana