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Why There Are 3 Swollen Lymph Nodes On The Ride Side Of My Neck?
I've had 3 swollen lymph nodes on the ride side of my neck for 3 months now. Since they're too close to my carotid artery, the doctor was reluctant to order a biopsy. Instead, he told me to keep an eye on it and come back in a few months if it gets any bigger. I don't have any other symptoms at all. Could the doctor have been neglecting something or would a biopsy really be a risky procedure at this point?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Hi.. Although this doesnt seem to be alarming to have these lymph node, as this could be normal too but u can get it investigated.. U can go for a FNAC test I.e fine needle aspiration cytology which is completely safe and quite accurate to.. Would help in either making or excluding many diagnosis!
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