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What Causes Lump On The Back Of Neck?
I had a small lump on the back of my neck about the size of a pea for around a year and just recently it has grown much bigger and is sore the top of it is kind of squishy and it is harder underneath of it what could it be?? it also has begun to itch somewhat
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
hi.
it could be a cyst, a sebaceous or a keratinous type. it usually is slowly growing, sometimes tender to touch, and if it gets infected, contains an odorous fluid collection or pus inside. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and possible surgical removal of the lesion.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it could be a cyst, a sebaceous or a keratinous type. it usually is slowly growing, sometimes tender to touch, and if it gets infected, contains an odorous fluid collection or pus inside. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and possible surgical removal of the lesion.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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