swollen lymphnode

[tmc61]

Hi Everyone,

In August 2011 I was bit by an insect(not sure if it was a spider or something else).  I had a bite on my neck and a couple on my head.  After the bites went away I noticed that I had a lump where the bite was on my neck (next to collar bone left side).  I went to the doctor, had an ultrasound and CT scan.  The only thing that came up was that I had two swollen lympnodes where the bite was.  It is now January 2012 and the lump is still there.  Does anyone know if lymphnodes can permanently stay swollen after a bad insect bite?

[Jcrow28]

Maybe you were bitten by an Assassin bug and contracted Chagas disease. it's very unlikely unless you were in far-southern California, Mexico, Central or South America.

[anxiety2]

They shouldnt stay swollen but if your body is fighting off somthing your lymph nodes will stay swollen while there doing there job. If there is lots of pain around it then go back to the doctor and get checked for and cancer

[tmc61]

Thank you.  What other less "scary" things could it be?  I do not have any other syptoms of lymphoma.  I will call the doctor to have this reassessed.

[CCFHeartMD11]

You should have this reassessed. This is not likely related to the prior bug bite. Persistently enlarged lymph nodes could be concerning, especially if they are increasing in size, hard, or immobile. My initial conern is for lymphoma, though certainly it could be other less "scary" things. You should see your doctor again regarding another CT scan, and possible biopsy.