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Unilateral Lymph Node Swelling Behind Ear, Severe Pain, Non-reactive HIV Test. Any Ideas?

For the past 3 weeks I have had unilateral lymph node swelling behind my right ear without pain. 3 days ago they became sore, now they are really painful, swollen & unmovable. The swelling extends out to mid cheek. I did not have a sore throat , earache, or tooth pain prior to the swollen lymph nodes but I had a cold more than a month ago. I m married and I last had an HIV test in June that was nonreactive. I get a test each year. My spouse s last test was more than 2 years ago. What do you think?
posted on Fri, 21 Dec 2012
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thank you.post auricular enlarged lymph node is significant.have you any cough,fever,night sweat,weight loss or enlarged lymph node any other part of the body? at this stage a FNAC or a biopsy with some routine inv.is needed.
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Unilateral Lymph Node Swelling Behind Ear, Severe Pain, Non-reactive HIV Test. Any Ideas?

thank you.post auricular enlarged lymph node is significant.have you any cough,fever,night sweat,weight loss or enlarged lymph node any other part of the body? at this stage a FNAC or a biopsy with some routine inv.is needed.