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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Neck

Hi, I have a lump about the size of the top section of my middle finger (like first knuckle up to nail) I noticed it because my neck is painful and a little stiff so I went to rub it and found this enlargement. It s at the hair line on the left side of the spine. It too is painful to the touch. I don t want to bother the er unless it sounds like an emergency.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your painful lump at the left side of your spine I am suggesting that you have the following differential diagnosis

Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Cervical tumor
Cervical abscess
Myositis
Cervical tuberculous
Lipoma

In view of this please do the following test
Biopsy
Blood culture
Serum creatine kinase
Serum electrolytes

Meanwhile visit an oncologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical evaluation as well as adequate drug prescription and for possible surgical excision

I hope this helps Regards
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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Neck

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your painful lump at the left side of your spine I am suggesting that you have the following differential diagnosis Cervical Lymphadenopathy Cervical tumor Cervical abscess Myositis Cervical tuberculous Lipoma In view of this please do the following test Biopsy Blood culture Serum creatine kinase Serum electrolytes Meanwhile visit an oncologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical evaluation as well as adequate drug prescription and for possible surgical excision I hope this helps Regards