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Swollen Glands and Other Lumps Under the Skin - Emergencies

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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.

  • A new pulsating lump in the abdomen, groin, or leg that occurs with pain in the back, abdomen, groin, or leg
  • A rapidly forming lump in the throat that is causing any difficulty breathing:

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Last Updated: May 08, 2007
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