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What Causes A Lump A Side Of Neck?
Question: Have a small lump on left side of my neck that puts off a strong smell and when I squeeze it a long white mass comes out. Need to know how to get rid of it please
Brief Answer:
This is Sebaceous cyst- Needs excision as a cure .
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and a book-picture you have depicted in the history.
The small lump on the left side of the neck, long white mass on squeezing and strong smell is ''characteristic'' of a sebaceous cyst.
The only sure-shot way is to consult a General Surgeon, and get it removed in-toto, meaning total excision.
This will give you a permanent cure. There is no other way.
I am sure this answer helps to take the most right decision, please feel free to ask for further an d/ or you may close this query and rate the answer.
This is Sebaceous cyst- Needs excision as a cure .
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and a book-picture you have depicted in the history.
The small lump on the left side of the neck, long white mass on squeezing and strong smell is ''characteristic'' of a sebaceous cyst.
The only sure-shot way is to consult a General Surgeon, and get it removed in-toto, meaning total excision.
This will give you a permanent cure. There is no other way.
I am sure this answer helps to take the most right decision, please feel free to ask for further an d/ or you may close this query and rate the answer.
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