I have had a very hard, fixed lump on the side of my neck for about 4 years. It is located a little over an inch behind the lower part of my ear. It is easily felt below the surface and if I have my ringers on it and then tilt my head back, I can no longer feel it like its connected to something. A couple of years ago i went to a doctor about it. They ran bloodwork which came back normal other than a vitamin d deficiency. She couldnt tell me what it was but said to come back in if it ever gets larger, which I am not sure if it has. I told her about the occasional discomfort i get in the area, a slight pain that seems to radiate out. She simply told me to take ibuprophen for the pain. I just keep wondering about it and wish someone could tell what it could be and atleast calm my nerves about the possibility of malignancy. Please help.