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What Causes Hard Painful Lump On Right Side Of Neck In Child?

My 5 year old daughter has a hard lump (maybe an inch in diameter) on the right side of her neck that she says is a little painful. It doesn't seem to move at all when touched. I am so scared. Calling Doctor's office as soon as they open, but want to try to figure out what it might be. Thanks.
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your daughter's health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of hard painful lump on right side of neck in child, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     a lymph node might be tuberculosis, viral infection or just reaction to any infection
2.     The second possibility is of a benign cyst      like branchial cyst, thyroid cyst or lymphatic cyst!
3.     The last possibility is of an abscess, dermatofibroma or could be some skin tag also getting inflamed!
     
Overall, it needs a physical examination and possibly FNAC test for confirmation!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your daughter good health.
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What Causes Hard Painful Lump On Right Side Of Neck In Child?

Hi, thanks for sharing your daughter s health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of hard painful lump on right side of neck in child, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a lymph node might be tuberculosis, viral infection or just reaction to any infection 2. The second possibility is of a benign cyst like branchial cyst, thyroid cyst or lymphatic cyst! 3. The last possibility is of an abscess, dermatofibroma or could be some skin tag also getting inflamed! Overall, it needs a physical examination and possibly FNAC test for confirmation! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your daughter good health.