i have had a small lump on both sides of my neck and the right side is smaller than the left side, they have been there for about 3 years and did not go down.one of my doctors 3 years ago said it was due to my big weight loss due to my not being able to eat because of stomach ulcers, another doctor told me the lumps should have went down after i put back on the weight. my doctor now has ordered tests on the lumps,
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. S. Samanta's Response
Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of bilateral neck lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!
3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like branchial cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!
I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Lumps On Both Sides Of The Neck?
Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of bilateral neck lumps, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like branchial cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.