Tonight I discovered a large lump on the exterior left side of my neck. I have no discomfort or other symptoms. What might it be? it's about 1 1/2 inches long and about 1 inch long. It is swollen about 1/2 inch and is hard to the touch. There is no redness or sorreness involved.
Hi. Development of such a large lump overnight without any symptoms is a very rare occurrence. The few possibilities I can think about are: Insect bite. Some insect bites may not cause symptoms, but as a reaction can cause swellings like you described. Another possibility I can think of is : there was a pre-existing lump like lipoma or sebaceous cyst, which might have increased in size to get noticed . The best way : you may post a good photograph here, our experts will tell you as a spot diagnosis./ visit a Surgeon who would examine and may advise some test if he thinks so and also will guide for further management .
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What Causes Large Swollen Hard Lump On My Neck?
Hi. Development of such a large lump overnight without any symptoms is a very rare occurrence. The few possibilities I can think about are: Insect bite. Some insect bites may not cause symptoms, but as a reaction can cause swellings like you described. Another possibility I can think of is : there was a pre-existing lump like lipoma or sebaceous cyst, which might have increased in size to get noticed . The best way : you may post a good photograph here, our experts will tell you as a spot diagnosis./ visit a Surgeon who would examine and may advise some test if he thinks so and also will guide for further management .