What is the meaning of non-necrotic lymph node?
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Hi doctor,
I am a 27 year old male. I have a painless lump just under the skin in the groin area. I have done an ultrasound. The impression is given 0.59 x 0.19 inches non-necrotic lymph node. I am taking Amoxicillin antibiotic 625 mg. What is the meaning of non-necrotic lymph node? Is it cancerous?
Hi,
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Most probably non-cancerous. Non-necrotic means that there is no dead tissue inside the node. Necrosis indicates either tuberculosis or cancer. If the node does not regress with antibiotics, it may need further evaluation. Please see your doctor again after a week. Cancer or TB can present even without necrosis. If it is cancer or TB, usually it will not respond to antibiotics, unless it is secondarily infected. Hence, you should keep on close follow up and see your doctor again after a week.
Thank you.
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