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I have a very small lump on my neck back Doctor recommended ultrasound Is a ultrasound enough to detect Is it tuberculosis or not?
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First ultrasound and then biopsy if needed. It is advised to take a pulmonologist consultation to not worsen the situation and better assessment,
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We do ultrasound just to confirm the location and size of the lump (whether its a lymph node or not). If its a node they can do ultra sound guided FNAC
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Usg and then if needed biopsy to confirm tb
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Pl have biopsy. Pl consult surgeon and pulmonologist.
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yes thats step 1..go for it
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