Moveable bump on back of neck: Tumor? Posted: 03-07-07 02:43am
i have a fixed pea sized hard bump on the
back of my neck below my hairline about an
inch to the right of my back bone. i
beliee it has been there for around 6
months. it doesnt hurt or move, it feels
like a cyst or maybe a lymph node? could
it be anything serious? i have others on
side of my neck that ive had for years,
and 2 dr's hae said they are fine, but
they are moeable.
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General Q&A Answer A2460 Posted: 03-21-07 03:59am
It is difficult to diagnose a “bump”
on the neck without a visual exam.
Generally, bumps can be considered tumors.
Tumors can originate from the skin, the
fatty tissue under the skin and from the
muscles or bones. Tumors that originate
from the skin or fatty tissue under the
skin are moveable. Tumors that origin from
the muscles and bones are not moveable.
Both cysts and lymph nodes originate from
the fat tissue under the skin. You can
follow up with your primary physician and
request a general examination of the area,
with referrals to specialists, if needed.
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