My friend went to the ER with major abdominal pain. A CT was done and it was determined he had a kidney stone in one kidney, but a mass was found in the other. This was about three weeks ago. Now that the stone has been taken care of, he is seeing an oncologist to prepare for a biopsy. Today it was noted he has some swollen lymph nodes. Could the swollen lymph nodes be due to an infection from the stone or a sign of something more looming?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion it is more serious. Stone with infection in kidney never causes swollen lymph nodes. As there is mass on the second kidney. The lymph nodes is because of that mass. Biopsy is the only tool to diagnose the type of mass and further management can than only be possible. Please Chat Doctor. Please do not muss the biopsy and further management as this will cure the problem. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/