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What are the stats on a swollen lymph node referred for biopsy being finally diagnosed as cancer?
If this is one swollen lymph node out of several swollen lymph nodes, the chances of cancer certainly are higher than just a solitary swollen lymph node. It also depends just where the node in question is located. If it's in the anterior (the front of the neck, like under your jaw) area, and you are a long-time smoker and heavy alcohol drinker, your chances are certainly higher. I am unable to give you a % of cancer. If it's under your arm, and you have several other enlarged nodes --to include the inside of the elbow-- that can certainly suggest malignancy until a negative pathology is returned... Sorry, without more information it is impossible to answer this question, and even then I'd really prefer your physician answer this one...
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How is melanoma diagnosed?
biopsy
What kind of cancer is diagnosed with a cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is performed to diagnose cancer of the cervix or to detect precancerous changes.
What causes swollen lymph nodes to stay swollen for a year I have one in my neck that wont go down and an earache almost daily but doctors cant see an infection. Should I have a biopsy of it?
A biopsy would be a good idea.
How were you diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer?
My endometrial adenocarcinoma was diagnosed first through a vaginal uterine sonogram, then through an endometrial biopsy,
How is KS diagnosed?
KS is traditionally diagnosed based on the red or purple patches on the skin or mucous membranes. A biopsy is usually performed in order to verify the diagnosis.
Your doctor did a sonogram on your pelvic area He diagnosed you with a fibroid tumor on your uterus your doctor didn't take a biopsy Why didn't your doctor take a biopsy of your fibroid tumor?
Fibroids are benign.
Do you need test for skin cancer?
Skin cancer, of which there are three variants, can best be diagnosed via a biopsy.
How is vasculitic neuropathy diagnosed?
Examining a sample of an affected nerve cell (biopsy ) will allow the diagnosis to be made
How is NPD-C diagnosed?
NPD-C is diagnosed by taking a small skin biopsy , growing the cells (fibroblasts) in the laboratory, and studying their ability to transport and store cholesterol.
Can you have cancer if after a biopsy if you were diagnosed with pneumonia?
Sorry, question is unclear, can you please rephrase your question? Make it as clear and concise as you can incluse whether was biopsy negative.
How is SSSS diagnosed?
SSSS is usually diagnosed on the basis of the typical progression of symptoms in a child of this age, prone. (skin biopsy ) should be taken, prepared, and examined under a microscope. If the patient's disease is truly SSSS, the biopsy will show.
How is malignant melanoma diagnosed?
The actual diagnosis is accomplished by biopsy, a procedure that removes tissue to examine under a microscope.
