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Suggest Treatment For Lump In Neck That Pains
I have a small marble sized lump to the left of the center of the back of my neck right below my hair line. Its on the left side, and when i push on it, i feel a sharp pain on the top right side of my head. I noticed it about a week ago. what could it be??
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Hi! this is a common complaint in our general OPD and we come to a conclusive diagnosis only after a needle biopsy!
Anyways, we find different possibilities as follows:
1. a neurofibroma, considering sharp pain on the top right side my head; 40% cases
2. an enlarged lymph node due to infection in the scalp, ear, throat, or dandruff etc. 30% case
3. a sebaceous cyst 25% case
4. other benign tumors like lipoma 5% cases
Therefore, the possibility is non-serious or benign but needs confirmation to relieve your tension; you need to see a physician for an examination and relevant management!
regards,
Anyways, we find different possibilities as follows:
1. a neurofibroma, considering sharp pain on the top right side my head; 40% cases
2. an enlarged lymph node due to infection in the scalp, ear, throat, or dandruff etc. 30% case
3. a sebaceous cyst 25% case
4. other benign tumors like lipoma 5% cases
Therefore, the possibility is non-serious or benign but needs confirmation to relieve your tension; you need to see a physician for an examination and relevant management!
regards,
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