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Re: 2 benign biopsies - one enlarged lymph node

From: Karen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 06:19:40 -0600 (CST)

Dr. Brooks,

Thank you for your reply. I will go to my GP again and have him take another look or at least try to find out why it is still enlarged. <It has been more than 3 months and has not shrunk in size at all>

Sincerely, 

--
Karen


>It is not unusual for a lymph node to remain enlarged for a few
>months after "trauma"--in your case the minor surgery--to the breast.
>These enlarged lymph nodes are called "reactive" lymph nodes. If this
>persists for a prolonged period of time (greater than three months
>after the last surgery) and if the lymph node enlarges or has not
>been shrinking, then you should have it checked.
>Hannah Brooks, MD,FACS

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