Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lump Near The Neck And Sore Throat

Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016

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Question : swollen neck glands reoccurring over five year lasting any where from 1 to 3 weeks about marble size near ear and painful not accompied with fever, sore throat or injury and do not smoke no tooth aches or mouth problems

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like enlarged lymph nodes. Most common cause of the enlargement is bacterial infection.
Any swelling in the neck should undergo FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology ).If it is inconclusive, I prefer to remove a prominent node and send for histopathological examination (Biopsy ).
Please consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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