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Diagnosed With SLE. Multiple Lumps Around Neck. Told It Is Inflamed Lymph Nodules. When Is Testing Required?

Hi. My son was diagnosed with SLE a few years ago ( he is five now) and has multiple pea sized and larger bumps all around his neck and some reaching just above his collarbone. I believe these are inflamed lymph nodules and I understand that they can increase in size and number on occassion from viruses or illness but how do you know when further testing is needed?
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
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If they are not settling despite conrol of lupus they may need to be biopsies.
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Diagnosed With SLE. Multiple Lumps Around Neck. Told It Is Inflamed Lymph Nodules. When Is Testing Required?

If they are not settling despite conrol of lupus they may need to be biopsies.