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Lymph node
Do prominent sized Mesenteric lymph nodes are of concern in absence of fever or abdomen pain?
I dont want to go for invasive FNAC but worried if these nodes turn to cancer!?
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Mesenteric nodes are sign of infection most likely. Can get tested for tuberculosis or take a course of antibiotics and repeat with CECT.
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FOR SMALL NODES FNAC NOT ADVISABLE.
FNAC LARGE FIXED LYMPH NODES.
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