What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Chest, Neck And Armpits?

Posted on Thu, 6 Apr 2017

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Question : What could cause ones lymphoids to swell across the chest, neck, and under the armpit ?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Investigations will confirm the diagnosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Lymph nodes are enlarged commonly due to infection. In tropical countries, Tuberculosis is one of the commonest cause.Other causes include conditions like Sarcoidosis, Lymphoma etc.
I prefer to do FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology )of a lymph node in the neck/armpit.If it is inconclusive, I will remove one lymph node and send for Histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact diagnosis will be confirmed.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)

I live in Canada but went to Punta Cana on vacation in December. Maybe I caught a parasite ?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
FNAC /Biopsy will give a clue.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
FNAC/Biopsy will confirm the disease and possible cause.
Chances of parasitic infection is less.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult your doctor and get investigated.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D