My Primary Care Physician Ordered A “stat” Ultrasound Of A Swollen Lymph Node In My Neck

Posted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020

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Question : Hi! My primary care physician ordered a “stat” ultrasound of a swollen lymph node in my neck. My appointment was at 3:00 on Friday and I was told my doctor should have the results in about an hour. That was Friday and today is Sunday. My question is would I most likely have been contacted already if something concerning was seen?
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be Non specific Lymphadenopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ultrasound is part of evaluation of Cervical Lymph node.It could be Non specific Infection.
Exact cause of enlarged Lymph node can be made out by FNAC(FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY).If the Lymph node is small,it can be removed completely and send for Histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact nature of the swelling can be made out.
If Ultrasound showed any gross pathology, they might have contacted you.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

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