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Can Cancer Cause Neck Cyst?

i have a 6 mm complex cystic mass deep in the right upper neck/submandibular region and it hurts besides i have disconfort and light pain deep inside my throat my doctor told me is something with my lymphs and next thursday i will see otolaringology doctor for biopsy could this be cancer and what type?
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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hi.

it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. two things to consider primarily based from your description: 1. a possible cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection 2. a possible lesion in your salivary gland. other considerations may be fibroma, lipoma or cyst.. clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray, tissue biopsy and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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Can Cancer Cause Neck Cyst?

hi. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. two things to consider primarily based from your description: 1. a possible cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection 2. a possible lesion in your salivary gland. other considerations may be fibroma, lipoma or cyst.. clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray, tissue biopsy and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye