Also to warn and scare you a little. Cancers present with enlarged lymph nodes. More tests like CEA, Serum amylase, LFTs, or biopsy of a lymph node would be required. Your best course would be to visit your doctor who could examine you and recommend further testing. This conversation is open till the time you are satisfied.

I recently had a non contrast ct scan that found heterogeneous and lobal 1.4 cm peripancreatic lymph nodes and am Dr. RK M.B.B.S. , over 7 years of experience in the field of Medical practice

A peripancreatic lymph node measures 9 mm in short axis By ... 9mm is a normal sized lymph node.

Customer: There are markedly enlarged retro peritoneal and peripancreatic lymph nodes. A reference conglomerate left node measures 4.5 x 4.4cm. A reference peripancreatic lymph node measures 3.3 x 2.8cm. There is surrounding inflammatory change.

you can have other lymph node biopsied to see. infection still is more likely than Hodgkin's lymphoma. that is good you are going back to see your oncologist. I'm glad you had testing to check for lyme disease. the groin lymph node can be biopsied with a core biopsy or from interventional radiology. let me know if you have other questions.

The enlarged peripancreatic lymph node, however, along with your persistent abdominal pain, fatigue, and recent GERD-like symptoms, signals that further evaluation is essential to rule out any underlying issues.

My ct scan said peripancreatic lymph nodes prominent in number and size. mild mesenteric and periportal adenopathy, Doctor's Assistant chat Customer: my ct scan said peripancreatic lymph nodes prominent in number and size. mild mesenteric and periportal adenopathy, minimal misty mesentery. followup recommeded. what does this mean to a layman?

What is the significance of an enlarged (1.1cm)periportal lymph node? Doctor's Assistant chat Customer: what is the significance of an enlarged (1.1cm)periportal lymph node?

With a laparoscopic approach, this will be completely removed. Usually the biopsy report takes around 5 days to come which only determines about the cancerous or non cancerous lymph nodes. But since it is removed completely, a residual …

On a recent ultrasound it reveals peripancreatic lymph nodes all less than 1 cm. What does that mean and when is a lymph node enlarged? Doctor's Assistant: Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking? Customer: Yes, a doctor ordered the test. I am on Novolin N, Novolog, atorvastatin, furosemide, levothyroxine, meripex ...