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What Does A Large Lump On Neck Indicate?

I just found a large lump at the top of my neck that pops out if I tilt my head back and is movable. I took a bad fall about 6 weeks ago hitting the base od my head on the seat of a chair. I have an appt tomorrow now with my dr. Just wondering if it could be injury related.
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Yes, it can be injury related. Injury can cause blood collection under the skin. It is called hematoma. If its large enough, wont go away by its own and should be drained. Such lump can be also a sebaceous cyst or even a lymph node.
Doctor consult is a good idea. In case of doubts, ultrasound of soft tissues can be done.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Does A Large Lump On Neck Indicate?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Yes, it can be injury related. Injury can cause blood collection under the skin. It is called hematoma. If its large enough, wont go away by its own and should be drained. Such lump can be also a sebaceous cyst or even a lymph node. Doctor consult is a good idea. In case of doubts, ultrasound of soft tissues can be done. Hope this will help. Regards.