What Does A Painful Lump At The Back Of The Head Suggest?

Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2017

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Question : I have a lump on back of neck and it is starting to cause pain when turning my head.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be Lipoma or Sebaceous cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Swelling on back of the neck could a Lipoma,arising from fat tissue or Sebaceous cyst.
If the swelling is large,I prefer an FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )for a clue.
If it is small,I remove the entire swelling under Local anaesthesia and send it for histopathological examination (Biopsy ).Exact diagnosis will be confirmed.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I. will clarify further
Wish you good health.
Regards

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