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Enlarged Lymph Nodes, Lumps, Dengue Fever. Sonography Of Neck Done. FNAC Required?
Dear Sir, I have sonography of neck, which is showing extended lymphonodes.It says biggest lympho-nodes are in prosterior trainle measuring 1.6 cm to 1.4 cm. Please advice whether FNAC is must. I am feeling lump from last 6 months, immediately after diagnosis of Dengue and I have no other symptoms like, weight loss , fatigue and dreams. I am 26 years old.
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Hi Vikas,
Yes, FNAC is necessary to confirm the cause of the lymph node swelling. Please rule out Tuberculosis first before anything else.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Yes, FNAC is necessary to confirm the cause of the lymph node swelling. Please rule out Tuberculosis first before anything else.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
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