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Regarding Swollen Lymph Nodes
Few years ago a node was formed under my right armpit. That is constant in size till now. Now one year ago another node came onto my back of left shoulder that grows in size. 3-4 months ago 4-5 nodes formed in back under diaphragm and sometimes they pain. What test should i undergo. Are these lipoma or something else. Suggest me test that can clear things.
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Based on your history ,it appears they are not lymph nodes.. please visit a general surgeon to confirm what they are..
Usg scan will confirm the findings
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usg scan will help
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Approach a surgeon for clinical examination..
It can be benign or malignant...
Based on history and clinical examination, surgeon will consider fnac(needle test) or biopsy.
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Consult a surgeon for evaluation
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As you are telling the swellings are increasing in number and size I suggest to consult early..
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Dr. Bhaskar Bhuvan
Medical Oncologist
4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Please meet a surgeon because the history and clinical examination will narrow your diagnosis, if required Fnac, biopsy will give the confirmed answer,
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usually slow growing nodes over years will be benign , get the proper investigations to find the diagnosis
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