What Causes Swollen Glands In The Neck
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The doctor will first ask questions about the patient's medical history and perform a physical examination to detect any node enlargements. If these steps point to lymphoma, additional tests will be done to rule out other diseases or to confirm the diagnosis and extent of the lymphoma.
It is sometimes reasonable to wait a little while for the swelling and symptoms to go away before deciding that additional testing is necessary. In some cases, lymph node swelling may be due to a temporary...
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