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Question: What does bilateral subcentimter fat replaced lymph nodes are seen at both axillas mean? Thanks!
Brief Answer:
Fat deposition in lymph nodes may be due to many causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Fat deposition in lymph nodes may be due to many causes like chronic inflammation, aging process , excess obesity etc.
Fat deposition starts from center and it spreads to periphery.
It is generally not a serious finding, but it may need clinical correlation.
As size of lymph nodes are small, it is not expected to be a serious finding.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Fat deposition in lymph nodes may be due to many causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Fat deposition in lymph nodes may be due to many causes like chronic inflammation, aging process , excess obesity etc.
Fat deposition starts from center and it spreads to periphery.
It is generally not a serious finding, but it may need clinical correlation.
As size of lymph nodes are small, it is not expected to be a serious finding.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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