I developed a swollen lymph node in my neck area under my left ear about three weeks ago. It grew quickly overnight, but then came down dramatically after taking antibiotics for ten days. It has gone down quite significantly and keeps going down every day...I cannot see it anymore, but I can feel a small swollen area under my skin. Went to the the ENT doctor two days ago and all checked out fine...no cancer in tonsils, mouth, vocal cords, throat, etc. But they want to do an excissional biopsy to remove the lymph node and check it for cancer. Makes sense? Also, I am taking pantoprazole, simvastatin, lisinopril, amlodipine and coreg...could any of these medications have caused the swollen lymph node?
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  The reasons for such a growth of a lymph node may be some infection, in the surrounding area. As the infection is controlled the lymph node has receded. The palpable node may persist for little longer.  If you are attending the E.N.T. surgeon after the treatment of the enlarged gland by some else, the surgeon might be thinking that you are having the pain in spite of the cure of the gland. Or he would have found something in the mouth.  Anyhow once he speaks, it is better to have the biopsy to exclude the possibility of malignancy.  Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods to have a good health.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.