Lymph nodes in the suprasternal fossa may be related to infection, lymphoma or metastasis of malignant tumor.
1. Infection, the most common cause, due to bacterial or viral infection, resulting in local inflammatory reaction, which can lead to local swelling manifestations, usually symptomatic anti-infection treatment, the use of penicillin and other drugs, can be controlled.
2. Lymphoma, mainly refers to primary tumor, usually malignant, but need to be combined with pathological examination to clarify the diagnosis. In the case of lymphoma, it may appear to be increasing in size, but may not be obvious in its own symptoms.
3. Metastasis of malignant tumor, such as stomach cancer, lung cancer, etc. Cancer cells metastasize through blood and lymph, which may also lead to swelling in this area, and need to be examined with pet-CT in time to make a clear diagnosis.
Therefore, it may be related to many reasons, and it is necessary to consult a doctor in time to make a clear diagnosis and use medicine according to the doctor’s prescription.