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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Behind The Ear With Lump On The Pectoral Muscle?

My 16 year old son has a swollen lymph node behind his ear and recently noticed a lump in his pectoral muscle near the nipple. He also has said he has experienced fatigue during the last few weeks. He is active in baseball so it is difficult to assume if this is all related.
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hello ,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

The most common cause of the swollen lymphnode in India is the tuberculosis.

I also suspect the same in your child. For the confirmation of the diagnosis it is necessary that you should do FNAC and ZN staining from the material received.

If the test is positive you should also do the TB testing by GeneXpert, It is also diagnose the common resistance pattern and can help you in treatment part.

TB treatment have many side effects, please do not discontinue the treatment as it can create resistance pattern in the bacilli. Complete treatment only cures you but also prevents future relapse.


I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Behind The Ear With Lump On The Pectoral Muscle?

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. The most common cause of the swollen lymphnode in India is the tuberculosis. I also suspect the same in your child. For the confirmation of the diagnosis it is necessary that you should do FNAC and ZN staining from the material received. If the test is positive you should also do the TB testing by GeneXpert, It is also diagnose the common resistance pattern and can help you in treatment part. TB treatment have many side effects, please do not discontinue the treatment as it can create resistance pattern in the bacilli. Complete treatment only cures you but also prevents future relapse. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank