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“Swollen lymph node on right side of the throat?”

I have a lump on the right side of my throat that swells and recedes especially after I eat. At times it's tender to the touch.

Male | 62 years old
Complaint duration: 90 days
Medications: Atorvastatin, Lisinopril, Cholecalciferol, Cetirizine
Conditions: Pre-Hypertension, Iron Deficiency, Elevated Cholesterol, Seasonal Allergies

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This could be a cystic lesion of the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the neck, or this could be lymph node as well. If this is a long standing problem better to get checked by a physician
Could be lymph node but more likely salivary gland. Pt needs to be seen
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COPD and hypercapnia?

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Nodes that come and go and are tender are generally benign. The orzo pharynx is heavily supplied with lymphatic tissue, presumably to identify and react to the large host of pathogens that enter us through the nose and mouth, and nodes will normally enlarge when dealing with challenges. Lymphomas, the most common cancers to involve neck nodes, usually are not tender and consistently get bigger (rather than wax/wane in size). Nodes that are over 1 cm, and/or are very hard or bound down need biopsy. The level of concern is also higher in smokers given their substantially higher risk of ENT malignancies that can spread to neck nodes.
Hello, Please make sure we do not send facial photographs through email. It may be a salivary gland. Recommend to see an ENT Specialist.

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