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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Bump On Right Side Of Neck

For almost 7 years, I have had a bump on the right side of my neck that is probably a lymph node. It almost never changes, and even gets bigger when I am sick and smaller again when the infections resolve. Is this something I should worry about? A new doctor I have never seen before basically seemed worried about it and sent me for a CT which I am waiting still to schedule.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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1.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in case of any infection / inflammation, any benign and malignancy causes.
2.As you giving history of enlargement after any infection - so its of infective aetiology ( most possible cause).
3.The doctor might be suspecting / want to rule out malignancy.
4.A contrast enhanced computer tomography will help in identifying the mass lesions / malignancies.
5.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology might be needed for further evaluation. Good luck.

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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Bump On Right Side Of Neck

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in case of any infection / inflammation, any benign and malignancy causes. 2.As you giving history of enlargement after any infection - so its of infective aetiology ( most possible cause). 3.The doctor might be suspecting / want to rule out malignancy. 4.A contrast enhanced computer tomography will help in identifying the mass lesions / malignancies. 5.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology might be needed for further evaluation. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.