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What Causes Small Lump On The Upper Neck?
Last week, my friend had a small (about pea sized) cyst/nodule/lump appear on the outside of her upper front neck. It doesn't hurt, but it's sometimes it's a little itchy. It's only a very slight pink, but then she's been touching it a lot. It's not low enough to be a thyroid nodule, I don't think. What's do you think?? Thanks!
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
hi.
it could be a simple cyst (possibly a sebaceous or a keratinous type). a consult with your doctor is best for physical examination. your thyroid gland could be evaluated as well, and a neck ultrasound will be requested as needed. management (medical alone or surgical if with indications) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it could be a simple cyst (possibly a sebaceous or a keratinous type). a consult with your doctor is best for physical examination. your thyroid gland could be evaluated as well, and a neck ultrasound will be requested as needed. management (medical alone or surgical if with indications) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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