I noticed a swollen lymph node in my right neck in January, and went for a checkup. Blood test was conducted and only abnormal result was ESR = 47, doctor prescribed antibiotics which I took. In February another blood test was done ESR = 50. CRP = 10 but doc said CRP is still within the normal range. Lymph node still swollen. Will be going in for a biopsy of the node next week. No other symptoms or signs except for a blocked nose on the right (no ear infection detected during the check up). What could these symptoms be a sign of? and what is the probability that it is a sign of malignancy/serious health isues?
HI. The best way to diagnose is go for an FNAC = =Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, an OLD procedure and gives a proper diagnosis many times.IT may also aspirate pus - to send for tests for tuberculosis (a common reason with high ESR)/If possible get this done under USG guidance-this helps to diagnose the status of other nodes not palpable on clinical examination- adherence to each other-pus pocket inside. IF FNAC gives a diagnosis, you may not need a biopsy. If at all they advised only for confirmation. Blocked nose may have no relation t the present problem.