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What Could Discolored Growth On The Base Of Neck Indicate?

My cousin has a growth on the back of neck at the base of his neck. At this point, it is the size of a softball! The coloring is a light purple/red. Are most of these types of growths non-cancerous? I am very concerned. I have tried to get him to get this checked out by a physician.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

This type of growth usually is a lipoma. But not always. It has discoloration and I never suggest to sit and wait for some cancer to grow up. So please take him to a physician for proper evaluation and treatment if needed. He may do a biopsy/FNAC testing to see what is it actually.


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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

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What Could Discolored Growth On The Base Of Neck Indicate?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. This type of growth usually is a lipoma. But not always. It has discoloration and I never suggest to sit and wait for some cancer to grow up. So please take him to a physician for proper evaluation and treatment if needed. He may do a biopsy/FNAC testing to see what is it actually. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime. In the start of your question write my name, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please click you found it helpful. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA