Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Cervical lymph nodes Hello Doctor, I am currently studying in the UK. About three months ago, I noticed a movable lymph node about 1 cm in size on the right side of my neck. Over time, it has increased in size, reaching approximately 2.8 cm by the end of May. However, a few days ...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck are not necessarily indicative of lymphoma; a pathological biopsy is required for confirmation. They could also be benign tumors, and lymphoma may be associated with head and neck cancers. Additionally, since your lymph nodes have been enlarged fo...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Managing Lymph Node Pain After Tongue Cancer Treatment: Key Insights
Six months after treatment for tongue cancer, there has been recent swelling and pain in the cervical lymph nodes? A 65-year-old male, who underwent treatment for stage 0 tongue cancer six months ago, has recently experienced pain and swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck. A CT...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
Hello, 1. Pain relief medications can have different effects on individuals, but acetaminophen is generally considered the mildest pain reliever. 2. For tongue cancer surgery, if it was detected at a very early stage, monitoring after surgery may suffice. However, if the lymph no...[Read More] Managing Lymph Node Pain After Tongue Cancer Treatment: Key Insights
Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes: Is It Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello Doctor, the physician diagnosed me with lymphadenopathy. (I felt a hard lump under my ear, quite firm, immobile, painless, and it feels relatively large, about the size of a small tomato.) I had an HSV-2 infection years ago, and after re...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
1. HSV is not the virus that causes nasopharyngeal carcinoma; EBV is the virus responsible for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, while HPV is associated with oropharyngeal carcinoma. Currently, there is no confirmed link between HSV and cancer. 2. A biopsy of the lymph nodes is necessary...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes: Is It Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Understanding Lymphocyte and Eosinophil Levels in Tumor Diagnosis
Lymphocyte 48.2 and Eosinophil 0.6? Hello, Dr. Yan! Recently, I visited the doctor due to a sore throat, and an ultrasound examination revealed a 1.2 cm lymph node in my neck. I was scratched by a cat recently; could this be cat scratch fever? I have already gone to the hospital ...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
Hello, as you mentioned, the (percutaneous biopsy/imaging-guided drainage procedure) will be performed in a few days. Of course, a diagnosis can only be confirmed after the biopsy results are available, so it is advisable to wait for the pathology report.[Read More] Understanding Lymphocyte and Eosinophil Levels in Tumor Diagnosis
Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes Near the Ears: Causes and Concerns
Bilateral enlargement of the lymph nodes located beneath the ears? Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed swollen lymph nodes on both sides under my ears. The left side is smaller, about 1 cm, while the right side is larger, nearly 2 cm. They feel firm and immobile, and I do not have ...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
1. Essentially, fine needle aspiration can obtain tissue and is the standard diagnostic method for lymph node diseases, with the pathology report being the definitive reference. 2. Whether the lymph node enlarges with pressure depends on the force applied; normal pressure shoul...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes Near the Ears: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Oral Lesions: Insights on Squamous and Lymphoid Hyperplasia
Slice issue Hello Doctor, I found a small granuloma in my oral cavity and would like to ask what it might be. Thank you. Oropharynx, uvula, left, laser excision, (1) squamous epithelial hyperplasia, (2) lymphoid hyperplasia. Description: The specimen submitted consists of one...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
To determine the composition of granulation tissue, a biopsy is needed for evaluation by a pathologist. Based on your pathology report, it appears to be benign tissue. You can continue to follow up with oral surgery.[Read More] Understanding Oral Lesions: Insights on Squamous and Lymphoid Hyperplasia
Understanding the Risks of a Hard Lump in the Upper Right Abdomen
There is a mass in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen? Recently, I accidentally felt a lump in the upper right part of my abdomen, near the rib cage. It is not visible on the surface and can only be detected by touch. There is a slight pain when I press on it, and it feels v...
Dr. Yan Jingheng reply Oncology
Hello, in this situation, it is recommended to seek an evaluation from a general surgeon. Since the description of tactile sensations can vary from person to person, the simplest diagnostic tool available at the hospital is ultrasound. Additionally, if there are any changes in si...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of a Hard Lump in the Upper Right Abdomen