HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes Despite Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy?

My son is 5 years old and his lymph nodes in his neck have been swollen for 8 months now. We were referred to an ENT doctor who prescribed him Amoxicillin, and when that didn t work tried Augmentin. She finally thought removing his tonsils and adenoids would help. After surgery which was 2 months ago, his lymph nodes in his neck are still very swollen. I m very worried that this is something very serious.
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic
Sorry about your worries regarding your son developing a swollen lymph node at the neck following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in spite of intake of 2 antibiotics I am suggesting that has developed a cervical Lymphadenopathy due to the following
Lymphoma
Adenitis
Leukemia
Auto antibody reaction
Persistent viremia /bacteria infection
In view of this please do the following test
Lymph node biopsy
Blood culture
Meanwhile please see a paediatric oncologist with the results and for further expect clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps Regards

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes Despite Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy?

Hello dear welcome to HealthcareMagic Sorry about your worries regarding your son developing a swollen lymph node at the neck following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in spite of intake of 2 antibiotics I am suggesting that has developed a cervical Lymphadenopathy due to the following Lymphoma Adenitis Leukemia Auto antibody reaction Persistent viremia /bacteria infection In view of this please do the following test Lymph node biopsy Blood culture Meanwhile please see a paediatric oncologist with the results and for further expect clinical assessment Councelling and adequate drug prescription I hope this helps Regards