What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017

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Question : I have been to the doctor on Tuesday, blood work was done . I have a small lump on the base of m neck. to human touch there is no sign of a norgial feel. the blood work cam back normal. I am scheduled for a ultra sound Friday. I am very nervous , my mom died of lymphoma.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Many different possibilities than lymphoma possible .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are various possibilities for the lump at base of the neck as
- sebaceous cyst - lipoma - lymph node - others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Lump - shape , consistency , duration , movement with swallowing , pain .
2. Associated features of fever , appetite change , weight alteration if any .
3. If visible from outside , a photo pic as an attachment in follow up question
would be of great help .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

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

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (21 minutes later)

No noticeable. The doctor felt no sign of nogial shape. Noticed 6 days ago. Hurts a little. Just for through with sinus infection. Weight gain is a factor. Size of a quarter. Pain on my neck. Nasal drip and cratchy throat. I do have a mild case of barretts

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reactionary lymph node secondary to respiratory infection .

Detailed Answer:
Hello welcome

Thanks for the details .

* This seems most probably reactionary lymph node enlargement following
upper respiratory tract infection .

* There are no reasons at present to be panic for lymphoma at all .

* Relax till the ultrasound examination .

Wishing you fine health ahead .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (15 minutes later)

The lump is near my thirode

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There are para tracheal lymph nodes present .

For further assistance can mark the site with marker and take photo pic for sending.

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

Pictures do not show. It is near my vice box to the left side. It is the size of a quarter. You cannot feel it when I out my neck back

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be thyroid cyst or nodule, ultrasound would only be confirmatory .

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome

* Lump adjacent to voice box with feeling when neck back could be thyroid cyst
or nodule .

* Ultimate confirmation would be on ultrasound only .

Recommended to consult with ultrasound report .
Regards .

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