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My 5 year old kid has a lump on his neck. What to do?

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Hello doctor,

My 5 year old son has a lump on his neck. He had a similar lump about two years back, but it disappeared. The size of the lump is a little bigger this time. What to do?
Answered by Dr. E. Venkata Ramana

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Dr. E. Venkata Ramana is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive clinical experience in child healthcare. He is committed to ensuring the healthy growth and development of children by providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Known for his patient-friendly approach, he builds strong trust with both children and parents. His expertise includes managing childhood illnesses, growth and developmental monitoring, immunizations, and preventive pediatric healthcare.

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Hi,

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Lump in the neck is due to an enlarged lymph node caused by an infection. If the node is enlarged, then a course of antibiotic has to be given after consulting a pediatrician. If it responds to the antibiotics, then nothing more is required.

But if the lump is increasing in spite of antibiotics, then the following tests need to be done to know the type of pathology:

  1. CBC (complete blood count).
  2. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
  3. Chest x-ray.
  4. Mantoux test.
  5. FNAC (fine-needle aspiration cytology) of the swelling.
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Published At October 15, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. E. Venkata Ramana is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive clinical experience in child healthcare. He is committed to ensuring the healthy growth and development of children by providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Known for his patient-friendly approach, he builds strong trust with both children and parents. His expertise includes managing childhood illnesses, growth and developmental monitoring, immunizations, and preventive pediatric healthcare.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. E. Venkata Ramana is a dedicated Pediatrician with extensive clinical experience in child healthcare. He is committed to ensuring the healthy growth and development of children by providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care. Known for his patient-friendly approach, he builds strong trust with both children and parents. His expertise includes managing childhood illnesses, growth and developmental monitoring, immunizations, and preventive pediatric healthcare.

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