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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes?

My son had a lesion on his scalp biopsied because it was irregular in shape and color, and had grown rapidly to about 6/8" across. The results came by "atypical melanocytic proliferation of uncertain malignant potential" and the pathologist recommended wide-excision of the remainder of the lesion. The dermatologist wants to be more conservative and monitor it every 6 months for changes. My son is 22 years old, has had transient increases in his liver enzymes lately, has had some weight loss (about 15 lbs - he is 6'3" and weighs 167 lbs), and has 2 enlarged lymph nodes in his neck. I'm scared and feel a conservative approach is not the right route at this time. Am I being too paranoid?? Thanks.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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The swollen lymph nodes in the neck are secondary to melanoma. This requires evaluation to rule out spread to the lymph nodes.
Hence I advice you to consult a surgeon for a second opinion.

Hope this is helpful to you.
Please do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Hi Welcome to Health care Magic. The swollen lymph nodes in the neck are secondary to melanoma. This requires evaluation to rule out spread to the lymph nodes. Hence I advice you to consult a surgeon for a second opinion. Hope this is helpful to you. Please do write back to me for further questions. Thank you