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Benign lymph nodes spreading all test keep coming back 'normal'
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Benign lymph nodes spreading all test keep coming back 'normal'
by ziggysmom, Aug 20, 2005 12:00AM
about 10weeks ago i was rear ended by a 18 wheeler while stopped at a light. about 2-3 weeks ago a swollen lymph node came up under my left ear, then spread like a string of pearls down my neck into my clavicle and then to my groin and other side of my neck. the doctors and labs and biopsies are reporting benign and normal on blood work and no one can say what it could be besides an "anomally" any suggestions? there is no pain assciated however the one that started it has grown to golf ball size and my blood work shows NO INFECTION and NO CANCER. What should I do? The doctor says dont worry if it isnt cancer and it isnt infection.....but it isn't helping me resolve my "fears" of just "what" it is. thanks! ziggysmom
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, Aug 24, 2005 12:00AM
I cannot think of any relationship between being rear ended and enlarged lymph nodes.
This is a neurology/neurosurgery posting site so this area is not my area of expertise. Widespread lymphadenopathy should be evaluated by an infectious disease or cancer specialist. In particular HIV or lymphoma needs to be looked for.
Good luck
This is a neurology/neurosurgery posting site so this area is not my area of expertise. Widespread lymphadenopathy should be evaluated by an infectious disease or cancer specialist. In particular HIV or lymphoma needs to be looked for.
Good luck
Wouldn't HIV or cancer show up in a lymph node biopsy?