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What Causes A Small Lump Beneath The Skin Behind The Neck?

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Question : I have a small lump beneath the skin on the back of my neck. This program is saying most likely benign lymphoma Should I have an md look further into it
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better to have a look by your MD.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/38 - small lump beneath skin - back of neck - program saying benign lymphoma - wants to know whether MD be see into it.

Certainly yes, anything which is not normal should be seen by a Doctor as he would definitely have better clinical evaluation about the site, size, mobility, tenderness, feel/consistency, condition of the skin draining the area like dandruff or seborrhoic dermatitis and advise you further if be required and as required in the form of :
Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory course
FNAC or biopsy- as these are the only investigations that are confirmatory of the exact diagnosis.

I hope I have covered all the points and helps you, please feel free to ask for further queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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What Causes A Small Lump Beneath The Skin Behind The Neck?

Brief Answer: Better to have a look by your MD. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. To recapitulate: Male/38 - small lump beneath skin - back of neck - program saying benign lymphoma - wants to know whether MD be see into it. Certainly yes, anything which is not normal should be seen by a Doctor as he would definitely have better clinical evaluation about the site, size, mobility, tenderness, feel/consistency, condition of the skin draining the area like dandruff or seborrhoic dermatitis and advise you further if be required and as required in the form of : Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory course FNAC or biopsy- as these are the only investigations that are confirmatory of the exact diagnosis. I hope I have covered all the points and helps you, please feel free to ask for further queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.