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What Causes Multiple Enlarged Lymph Nodes In The Neck?

I have a 3yr old that sudden developed an area of neck swelling. He is prett much asymtomatic. No fever. Periodic umbilical pain for the last 2 weeks. We went to the ER and they discovered that he has multiple enlarged lymph nodes bilaterally on his neck. The did an abdominal ultrasound which showed borderline splenomegaly and an enlarged peripancreatic lymph node. Rountine blood work came back normal. The ER doctors had no answers for me--just told me to follow up with my pediatrician. Any ideas as to what could cause this?
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Most common cause for enlarged lymph nodes is infection. As there are multiple lymph nodes so I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get an appointment for a Surgeon and discuss about getting biopsy of the lymph node and histopathology done.

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What Causes Multiple Enlarged Lymph Nodes In The Neck?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most common cause for enlarged lymph nodes is infection. As there are multiple lymph nodes so I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get an appointment for a Surgeon and discuss about getting biopsy of the lymph node and histopathology done. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.