Collecting a tissue sample from the lymph node to check for diseases is called a lymph node biopsy. The types of lymph node biopsy are needle biopsy, open biopsy, and sentinel biopsy. It is used to diagnose breast cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, and leukemia.
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What does a lump under collar bone on right side mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I consulted two doctors regarding a lump that I could feel above my left collarbone, whenever I strain or turn my neck. Both the doctors said that it was just a prominent tendon, but gave me an ultrasound to ease my mind. The ultrasound said 'there is a 6 by 4 mm hypoechoic nodule in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a lymph node in the left supraclavicular region called as Virchow's node. If enlarged, it may indicate a malignancy of the abdominal region as that is the draining pathway of the lymph from that area. A lymph node from cancer is generally very hard to palpa... Read Full »