I have a swollen lymph node in neck since birth. Is it something serious?

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These are subcentimeter lymph nodes which usually are benign and harmless. However, if you develop fever, joint pains, rash, change in appetite, weight loss or night sweats this should be investigated further by biopsy or FNAC (fine .needle aspiration cytology). You can also get a repeat ultrasound in the next six months to follow up on the size of these lymph nodes.

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You may feel groin lymph nodes if you have BMI around 19 to 20 meaning if you are someone with lower body weight. Few questions:

1. How do these lymph nodes feel? Size, character (firm or soft) and do they hurt?
2. Is it on one side or both?
3. Do you have overlying skin changes?
4. Are you sexually active? If yes any penile discharge or rash?
5. Check under your armpit and let me know if you feel any lymph nodes?
6. Have you been tested for HIV and infectious mononucleosis?

These answers will allow me to construct a plan for you.

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Thank you for answering all the questions. Taking antibiotics should not cause lymph nodes enlargement. You can have lymph nodes under the neck and cheek with an ear infection. In the absence of these symptoms and negative findings on examination, I would suggest simple observation. However, getting scrotal ultrasound would also be appropriate. If you have any signs of fever, weight loss, night sweats or lymph nodes appearing on the other side then they should be biopsied.

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