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Is Swelling Of Lymph Nodes On The Thyroid A Matter Of Concern?

hi about a month ago I was dx with mono....md also did an ultra sound of my thyroid and neck area because I was complaining about swollen left side of my neck. She also did a chest xray and a mammogram. All tests came back normal aside from the fact that a few swollen lymph nodes appeared on the thryoid ultrasound. She wanted to give it 6 weeks then do a repeat ultrsound. My issue is that the swelling is not going down and is very very concerning to me. Some days it doesnt bother me much at all and then some days its really scary. she said she would do a ct scan if the nodes were still showing but im feeling like I want the ct scan now and skip the ultrasound. any ideas?
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
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Hematologist 's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

You have enlarged lymph node. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lymph node. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Is Swelling Of Lymph Nodes On The Thyroid A Matter Of Concern?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have enlarged lymph node. It can be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis, lymphoma or metastatic carcinoma. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology of that lymph node. It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.