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What Does A Lump Behind The Neck Indicate?

I've had a lump on the back of my neck for about 3 weeks. At first I thought it was just a very big pimple because I've had them before, but it doesn't seem to be getting bigger or smaller. Pretty concerned about it. It doesn't itch or burn but sometimes when pushing it, it can become painful or when I tense up my neck. Any help?
posted on Wed, 18 Apr 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

The narrated lump seems to be most likely soft tissue lesion as a sebaceous cyst, lipoma or others. A clinical confirmation of the diagnosis with a consultant surgeon is strongly recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  Dr. Siddartha's  Response
Hello,

A lump behind neck causing sometimes pain may be due to an infected sebaceous cyst.

This has to be confirmed by a simple procedure called FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology), and the exact diagnosis will be out. My suggestion is, please consult a general surgeon for more information.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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What Does A Lump Behind The Neck Indicate?

Hello, The narrated lump seems to be most likely soft tissue lesion as a sebaceous cyst, lipoma or others. A clinical confirmation of the diagnosis with a consultant surgeon is strongly recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel