i just had surgery to get ahernia removed
and while he was taken it out he realized
my lymph node was swollen and removed it
from my pelvic area why would he remove it
and why would it be swollen??
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antigone
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Posted: 04-16-08 08:37am
The node may have looked unusual to the
surgeon so he removed it. It should have
been sent for a biopsy so call his office
and inquire about this. You should ask him
the rationale for removing the lymph node.
He can tell you why he did.
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