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What Is The Cause Of A Lump On The Side Of Neck?

I am 66 years old and in March had a squamous cell removed just my right ear. IN the last 5 weeks a lumo has arrived on the right side of my neck under where it was removed. i am waiting on results of a cat scan, blood work and a needle biopsy and have a bone scan scheduled next week. The chest x-ray and scope were clear. what is this?
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to HCM.

That can be a infected lymph node following the excision. Wait for your test results to get a clear picture. Meanwhile, you may take a course of antibiotics and see if the lump subsides or not.

Regards
Dr. Ashish Verma
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What Is The Cause Of A Lump On The Side Of Neck?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. That can be a infected lymph node following the excision. Wait for your test results to get a clear picture. Meanwhile, you may take a course of antibiotics and see if the lump subsides or not. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma