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What Causes A Small Lump On Front Side Of Neck?
i ve noticed a small lump just off to one side on the front of my neck - it s never bothered me in any way shape or form for the last 10, 12 or so yrs.... but about 2-3 months ago i notice all the suddenly in doubled in size.....? it still does not bother me unless i see it in the mirror or i feel it when i rub my neck.....oh, when i swallow it goes up & down with everything els...again i feel nothing..im turnen 51 next month, with type a abnoral cell down growen down south in me since 1996; which compared to the rest of the women in my family - i m doing and have done way better than the rest...could this be another curve-ball this round of life is giving me. not to change the subject but not caring for doctors much, the last one told me :because i never had children & being the 4 or 5 generation cerv. cancer; that i am 75% more likely to get breast cancer also....! could it really be ? shoot, what s one more..@?# Thanks for you time, i ve kinda been waiting 10-12 yrs. to ask those questions to someone . Respectfully, WP in OKC
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Small lump on the front side of the neck is commonly due to skin cysts, enlargement of the lymph nodes, swollen salivary glands under the jaw may be caused by infection (bacterial / viral), etc. Serious medical conditions may present with similar symptoms like tumor, abscess, lipoma, symptoms of head / neck cancer, goiter, thyroid nodules, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP / ENT, get CBC, urinalysis, investigations like MRI, USG, fine needle aspiration (FNA), biopsy, etc.
The pathology will be detected and detailed study done so that your treatment can be started at the earliest. In the meantime, take semi solid soft food so that you don't hurt your throat. Stay well hydrated and avoid stressful lifestyle. Stay away from addictions if any. Take adequate sleep and rest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Small lump on the front side of the neck is commonly due to skin cysts, enlargement of the lymph nodes, swollen salivary glands under the jaw may be caused by infection (bacterial / viral), etc. Serious medical conditions may present with similar symptoms like tumor, abscess, lipoma, symptoms of head / neck cancer, goiter, thyroid nodules, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP / ENT, get CBC, urinalysis, investigations like MRI, USG, fine needle aspiration (FNA), biopsy, etc.
The pathology will be detected and detailed study done so that your treatment can be started at the earliest. In the meantime, take semi solid soft food so that you don't hurt your throat. Stay well hydrated and avoid stressful lifestyle. Stay away from addictions if any. Take adequate sleep and rest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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