How Can A Lump At The Right Side Of The Neck Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jul 2018

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Question : I had an ultrasound of the neck as I complained of right neck lump. The results show that I have borderline prominent lymph nodes measuring 14x11 and 15x18 mm. there is also a 6x7 mm hypoechoic area is the superior aspect of the right submandibular gland it says I could be a small intraglandular lymph node. what does this mean? thank you.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Biopsy and PET CT scan

Detailed Answer:

Hi

Your USG report of neck shows enlarged lymph nodes which could be due to infection due to bacteria or malignancy.

Since size of lymph nodes is less than 2 cm there is nothing to worry.

I would advise you to take a week of antibiotic course

If the swelling does not resolve then biopsy test and PET CT scan needs to be done to rule out cancer

Regards

DR Monish De

Oncologist

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