Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Lump On Occipital Bone And Swollen Lymph Node At Neck?
Question: Yesterday I noticed a painful grape size lump on the right side of my occipital bone. About 3-4 fingers back from ear. It is hard and feels like bone. I also have a small enlarged node down lower on that side of back of neck. The entire area feels different than left. No cold, fever or ear pain
Brief Answer:
can be infected sebaceous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM.
That can be an infected sebaceous cyst as other swellings that can present there are lipoma and dermoid cyst and both of them are neither hard nor painful nor associated with lymph node enlargement.
Other rare possibility is that of a cutaneous tumour or bone tumour, but they are very rare.
It will be better if you show it to a surgeon for a physical examination and a needle biopsy if he feels so.
If that comes to be infected sebaceous cyst only then he may start you on antibiotics to control the infection followed by its excision, which is a minor procedure done usually on out patient basis under local anaesthesia.
Hope, that i have answered to all your queries. If you have further queries, i will be glad to answer them.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I am in medicine so I have basic understanding of reasons for this lump. It appears that the muscle along back of neck is a little swollen or tight as well.
Brief Answer:
that is due to inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That can be due to inflammation following the infection.
Better you then start on a antibiotic and antiinflammatory drugs in consultation with your local doctor.
Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
