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What Could Be The Cause Of Lump On Neck Of 9 Years Old ?

My 9 year old son has a lump on the back of his neck a little to his right side. I m going to take him in and have his doc look at it but I m worried. I ve been reading on line and trying to figure out what it might be. I just saw it today but he says its been there for about a month. He says it hurts and it s about the size of a dime. Are there any signs to look at to see what it is?
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
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The lump at the back of neck noticed 1 month back on the neck of a child of 9 years and which pains and is the size of a dime can be Lymph node or a sebaceous cyst.
I would advise you the following:
-You are already taking him to the Doctor so that there will be a clinical diagnosis.
Of Lymph node is suspected go for the FNAC test.
If FNAC is indicative and if advised by your Doctor- please get the Excision biopsy done.

You have to look for the signs of mobility / fixity , pain and tenderness, redness of the skin.

Do not worry, there is a chance of good diagnosis and proper treatment .
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What Could Be The Cause Of Lump On Neck Of 9 Years Old ?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. . The lump at the back of neck noticed 1 month back on the neck of a child of 9 years and which pains and is the size of a dime can be Lymph node or a sebaceous cyst. I would advise you the following: -You are already taking him to the Doctor so that there will be a clinical diagnosis. Of Lymph node is suspected go for the FNAC test. If FNAC is indicative and if advised by your Doctor- please get the Excision biopsy done. You have to look for the signs of mobility / fixity , pain and tenderness, redness of the skin. Do not worry, there is a chance of good diagnosis and proper treatment .