Childhood lymphoma or similar ??

My daughter woke one morning with a really enlarged lymph node . Went to gp and they agreed it was strangely big as no signs of any infection or illness. Agreed to watch and wait for 48 hours. She still remained well and it remained the same size. Went back to GP and saw another doctor who wasn’t very helpful. So I booked a private ultrasound and these are the results below.. 


The swelling at the area of interest around level II and III of the right side of
the neck corresponds with a cluster of at least 3 enlarged hypoechoic lymphnodes with absent fat hilum, the largest measures 14 mm in short axis. Urgent paediatric review advised. 

went back to gp with results. She agreed referral was needed so that was the plan. Later that afternoon she rang me to say instead of referring she rang the paediatric Oncall to get them to see my daughter same day. Apparently they didn’t really want to see her just wanted to give her antibiotics. My dr argued back with what the results said since hospital hadn’t seen them yet and told us to go up.

so we went up and they did bloods and gave her a weeks worth of antibiotics and said bloods was ok and if the antibiotics don’t work they’ll see her in a week. From what I’ve researched lymphoma and other types of cancer aren’t picked up on bloods.

i took her to the dentist for a routine check up and he looked at the lymph nodes and he said it’s ridiculous her being on antibiotics when no signs of infection and said she needs to be referred to a specialist children’s hospital. (Not saying the name just in case) 

I’ve rang my gp to let them know and I feel like I’m going round and round in circles. 
sorry for the long post just wanted you to have the full picture. 

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry you're going through this. It sounds very stressful, especially when you're getting different opinions from different healthcare professionals.

    You mention that the ultrasound scan showed at least three enlarged lymph nodes in your daughter’s neck. This doesn't mean she has cancer. Enlarged lymph nodes in children are much more commonly caused by infection or inflammation than cancer.

    Sometimes doctors prescribe antibiotics even when an obvious infection isn't apparent because some lymph node enlargements are due to infections that are difficult to identify.

    A normal blood test is reassuring, but it does not rule out every cause of enlarged lymph nodes, including lymphoma.

    For now, it’s best that your daughter completes her antibiotics, and make sure she is reviewed again if the swelling doesn't improve. Your GP can refer her back to the paediatrician if this is needed.

    I hope everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene