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What Causes Movable Lump Above Hairline In A 11 Year Old?

My 11 year old is complaining of a marble size lump on his neck just above the hairline (slightly to the left side). It is movable and painful to the touch. It is not red---just normal flesh colored. I am thinking it could be possibly a swollen lymph node or a cyst. I plan on calling his doctor Monday but I am just trying to ease my mind till the weekend is over. Any ideas?
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
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this is most probably a swollen lymph node that is painful to touch due to infection
it might also be a lipoma which is smooth rubbery lupm that is easily movable under the skin
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What Causes Movable Lump Above Hairline In A 11 Year Old?

this is most probably a swollen lymph node that is painful to touch due to infection it might also be a lipoma which is smooth rubbery lupm that is easily movable under the skin