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Lymph node biopsy |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Biopsy - lymph nodes |
| What the risks are: |
| There is a small chance of infection or bleeding. Additionally, there is a moderate risk of nerve injury and local paralysis or numbness when the biopsy is on a lymph node close to nerves. |
Lymphatic system |
Lymph node metastases, CT scan |
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