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What Causes Painful Lumps At The Back Side Of Head?

My 15 year old daughter complained about a lump that developed in the back side of her neck two days ago. We touched it - didn t appear to be in the location of a gland. We thought maybe it seemed like a pulled muscle - she has been working on painting (remodeling) her room with her Dad for a week. Last night she complained she had two more lumps or bumps and they hurt. I felt them - they are bumps the size of quarters and sore to the touch located at the back of her head near the base of her head and neck. Any ideas?
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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hi.

it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. it could be a cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection or an inflammation other considerations may be fibroma, lipoma or cyst.. clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Causes Painful Lumps At The Back Side Of Head?

hi. it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. it could be a cervical lymphadenopathy (inflamed lymph node) probably secondary to a recent upper respiratory tract infection or an inflammation other considerations may be fibroma, lipoma or cyst.. clinical examination from your doctor will be of great help. further diagnostic examination such as neck ultrasound, ct-scan or x-ray and subsequent management (medical and/or surgical if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye