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Enlarged lymph node in 10 year old son What is this ?

 
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DianneB
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:00 pm    Post subject: Enlarged lymph node in 10 year old son Reply with quote
The doctor found an enlarged lymph node on my son's neck during a recent physical for school. He said to watch it for a a couple of weeks to see if it would go away. He was not sick then nor is he now. After 3 weeks it was still there so. Doctor said it could be an infection, asked if he had been scratched by a cat as that could cause an infection, but then said it could be something worse. After 3 weeks it was still there. Doc put him on 600mg augmentum, so far after 1 week, no change. My question is, should I just sit back and wait for another week, or should I be more pro-active and insist on a possible biopsy? I don't know what the chances of this being a lymphoma is, but I was quite un-nerved over the way the doctor said that it could be something worse. He had bloodwork done, and it showed no infection. I know I am a worrywart, but this is my son. Thanks in advance for listening.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Enlarged lymph node in 10 year old son Reply with quote
Oh my, Dianne, I am so very sorry to hear about your son's health issues. Why the reality is that it can still be an infection that is causing that enlarged lymph node (it often is) if he where my son, I would indeed be proactive. I hate to be an alarmist but...

If I were you, I would call today and ask for a biopsy. What this will do is at the very least make you doctor aware of your concern. In addition, it could take several to have the biopsy done so might as well start trying to get it scheduled.

I do hope all of this alarm is over nothing. However, better safe than sorry... especially with a child.

You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us informed.

Dianna, I did receive you email. However, I am in a place where I can receive emails but cannot send or reply. Just do not want you to think that I am ignoring your email.
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