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What Does Lump On Back Of Head While Having Chicken Pox Indicate?

my 2 year old son has a lump at the back of his head (base of skull) to the left. there is a slight lumpish on the right side also but no way as big. he has chicken pox at the moment too. I have never noticed this lump before but its quite prominent. What is it and should I take his to the docs now?? thank you
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Hi,
It seems that there might be having enlarge lymph nodes in the neck due to chicken pox pustules on the head or neck.
Consult your doctor and get treatment.
Ok and take care.
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What Does Lump On Back Of Head While Having Chicken Pox Indicate?

Hi, It seems that there might be having enlarge lymph nodes in the neck due to chicken pox pustules on the head or neck. Consult your doctor and get treatment. Ok and take care.