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Hearing your child’s pediatrician recommend a lymph node biopsy can naturally feel alarming for any parent. However, remember the purpose of a biopsy is to diagnose a disease or condition and early diagnosis plays a crucial role in ensuring greater treatment choices and better patient outcomes. Further, learning more about the lymph nodes, their functions and the biopsy process can ease the tension and help you provide better support for your child during the procedure.
What are lymph nodes?
The Role of Lymph Nodes in Your Child’s Health
Lymph nodes are a part of the lymphatic system and are present throughout the body to filter fluids (lymph) in your body. The immune cells present in these nodes filter or remove damaged cells and germs from the lymph before it flows back into the blood stream. Lymph nodes are found in clusters at different points in your body.
When will your child’s doctor suggest a lymph node biopsy?
Early diagnosis and treatment lead to better clinical outcomes
Biopsies are performed to help diagnose diseases or bacterial infections. Early diagnosis allows doctors to begin treatment promptly before the condition progresses. Timely treatment provides your child a better chance for a faster and smoother recovery. If the enlarged lymph nodes are persistent and do not subside with antibiotics or medications, your child’s pediatrician may suggest a pediatric lymph node biopsy to understand the reason for the persistent enlargement and suggest possible treatment options.
How is lymph node biopsy done?
There are several lymph node biopsy procedures. Your child’s pediatric surgeon may adopt any one of the following pediatric lymph node biopsy methods depending on your child’s medical history and other factors.
- Needle biopsy: In this method, the surgeon will remove lymph node tissue or fluid with a hollow aspirator needle through the skins surface. This tissue sample collected is sent for testing.
- Excisional lymph node biopsy: If the pediatrician requires a more definitive diagnosis of the lymph node condition, the doctor may suggest the excisional method where the doctor performs the entire lymph node removal surgery and is sent for laboratory testing.
Early Intervention, Better Outcomes – Motherhood Hospitals
Safe, Trusted & Child-Friendly Biopsy Care
At Motherhood hospitals, we ensure all the protocols are followed for safe biopsies for children including procedures for occipital biopsy and lymph node biopsy for neck. As part of our health care services we provide comfort care during and after the procedure resulting in faster recoveries and better clinical outcomes. From parotid biopsy to groin lymph node biopsy recovery we ensure complete health care and empathy tailored for children. Book a consultation with or top pediatric surgeons for more information and accurate diagnosis of lymph node conditions and biopsies.
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