How to treat a small lymph node on the collarbone?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been on a rollercoaster, and I found a tiny lymph node on the left side above the collarbone. So I went to my ENT, put a scope down my nose, and he said to keep an eye on it; it has not grown since I found it. I got an ultrasound today, and I guess it is smaller than what I thought; it is 3x3 mm.

What do you think?

Kindly assist.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

The lymph node you are talking about is insignificant. You need not worry about it unless it grows in size or becomes painful. Some lymph nodes grow bigger in size due to a hyper reaction, so you need not worry.

I hope this answers your query.

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Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

But the size of the lymph node is insignificant. You can either wait and see if the size changes (becomes larger), or you can have an ultrasound-guided FNAC (fine-needle aspiration cytology), which means a needle will be inserted into the lymph node and fluid will be extracted and sent for examination.

I hope it helped.

Revert in case of doubt.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it can. Any infection in our body can cause local lymphadenopathy. Enlargement can be due to a response to a local infection. But if it is bothering you, it is better to undergo FNAC (fine-needle aspiration cytology).

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.