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What Causes Persistent Swelling Of Lymph Nodes?

Hi Doctor, my daughter 18 years old have Swelling in the right lymph gland since tow weeks and the doctor ask for TC scan and do test on sample she is in good health but she sweating little at night but have good appetite to eat and drink, what is the chance that she has canser?? thanks
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Hi,

In this age group, it can be a lymphoma. Better get a full blood count and biopsy done of the lymph node.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Swelling Of Lymph Nodes?

Hi, In this age group, it can be a lymphoma. Better get a full blood count and biopsy done of the lymph node. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician