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Q: Is para aortic lymph node serious?

asked by: sarah_dbd on July 6th, 2009

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I had a CT of abdomen/Pelvis to try to find out why I've been having pain and nausia. A 1.3cm para aortic lymph node was seem on the left, along with 'several scattered small lymph nodes in the retro peritoneal area' and a 3.3cm cyst with in my right ovary. I know the cyst would certainly explain my symptoms, but the fact that I have at least one enlarged lymph node sort of worries me. Do you think that is cause for concern? The CT was ordered by a GI doc, but I'm seeing a OB/GYN very soon. I'm only 26, and a mother of 1 beautiful boy.

Thank you,
Sarah

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MandMs

replied on July 7th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

You should undergo further examination for determining the nature of the ovarian cyst and the cause foe swollen paraaortic lymph node.
The worst scenario could be a genital malignancy, spreading to the paraaortic lymph nodes.

The right answer can be given by you gynecologist!

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