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What Causes Lump In The Neck?
I do not know whether or not to be concerned about a lump in my neck. It has been there for several years now. However, lately I have begun to experience some other disturbing symptoms. I would like to know if the lump is a lymph node or my thyroid. 55-year-old female, 190 lbs. BMI 29, otherwise healthy as an ox.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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1.In this case first i would examine you, and locate the lesion.
2.After that i would perform an ultrasound scan - cheap / non invasive / no radiation.
3.It will help to find out weather its from your thyroid / lymph node / brachial cleft cyst / lymphocele.
4. Ultrasons will also helps to evaluate weather its operable or not - involvement of the neck vessels.
5.So you better take an appointment with your doctor and accelerate the process.
6.Hope it helps you.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.In this case first i would examine you, and locate the lesion.
2.After that i would perform an ultrasound scan - cheap / non invasive / no radiation.
3.It will help to find out weather its from your thyroid / lymph node / brachial cleft cyst / lymphocele.
4. Ultrasons will also helps to evaluate weather its operable or not - involvement of the neck vessels.
5.So you better take an appointment with your doctor and accelerate the process.
6.Hope it helps you.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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