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What Causes Lump Where Neck Connects To Base Of Skull?

i have a lump where my neck connects to the base of my skull on my right rear side of my head. It is not consistently present - i have noticed the last few months it is prominent when I get my period. It is painful and I have a continual headache that seems to eminate from the lump/area. If I press my chin to my chest and stretch my neck it is very stiff and painful in that area. If i apply pressure to it the pain increases.
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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1.The location you have mentioned - general pathologies could be submandibular gland enlarged / salivary gland obstruction can cause lumpy area / lymph nodes are always one of the cause / ectopic thyroid.
2.In this case if you are my patient i would examine and send for an ultrasound scan to find out the origin / consistency / involvement of adjacent structures.
3.Only after that one can come to a conclusion.
4.Hope it helps you.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes Lump Where Neck Connects To Base Of Skull?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.The location you have mentioned - general pathologies could be submandibular gland enlarged / salivary gland obstruction can cause lumpy area / lymph nodes are always one of the cause / ectopic thyroid. 2.In this case if you are my patient i would examine and send for an ultrasound scan to find out the origin / consistency / involvement of adjacent structures. 3.Only after that one can come to a conclusion. 4.Hope it helps you. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.