i have had a lump on my left side of the neck for 5 weeks now,,,saw ent last week,,, wants me to get a scan and i didnt really want one now that it has gotten smaller,,,like 1 cm,,, was a 3 for a few weeks.... not sure what to do but i will go see him again this week and see what he says is the best thing to do now,,, i guess i should feel better that it has gotten smaller in size,,, I have been on two rounds of meds ,,, i dont feel sick and lump does not hurt,,, what do u think about the cat scan at this point and do u think it could be something i should take care of even tho it is smaller? thanks michele
HI, Dear,Michele. Very Good NOON from India. Thanks for your query. I understand your concerns. I studied your query in depth.-I would advise you not to worry. In my opinion its -mostly-resolving lymphadenitis. I would not advise CAT scan -as it's not indicated and cost-effective.-Treatment -Would be to Consult an ER Surgeon.-Tb-NSAIDs,-Antibiotics for 5 days time. If it reduces and vanishes in 2 was time OK. -If it persists still, then Excision Biopsy and treatment accordingly for the chronic lympadenitis of neck-mostly-TB? Scalp infection/ or Lyme / would be started by the ER surgeon and would take care of it.-Hope this reliefs your worry-some query. Welcome for any more queries in time to come. Have a Good Day.