Question 1

i have lump on the back of my neck near the spine it is somewhat mobile and not very hard , also it is about a centimeter  long. it  doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: There are lymph nodes in the neck . They are part of the lymphatic system of the head, neck and scalp. They can become enlarges with viral illnesses or something as common as dermatitis of the scalp. Another benign possibility include sebacous cyst . See a doctor for further evaluation.

Question 2

hard lump-like knot on back of neck or spine. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: A lipoma is a slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying muscle layer. Often a lipoma is easy to identify because it moves readily with slight finger pressure. It's doughy to touch and usually not tender. A lipoma isn't cancer and is usually harmless. If it does bother you the only to take out surgically.

Question 3

had lumps for years top of spine/neck area. hard, not painful. it has grown huge last two days and hurts. feels about the size of a lemon. no insuranc?

Accepted Answer

Lumps: Wonder if you have cysts?  If it is huge and painful it may be infected. Wonder also about abscess.  Bottom line is that it may need incision and drainage.

Question 4

small lump on the back of my neck near my spine. several months ago it popped with a soft material. will not go away and is under skin, painless, moves?

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Epidermal cyst: Epidermal cysts are benign, but they are a nuisance, because they periodically go through the cycle that you described. Eventually it will swell up and pop again, discharging evil-smelling toothpaste-like stuff,  and later on it will do it again... So you should have it removed. Any dermatologist can do it in the office with local anesthetic. Minor surgery. No hurry.

Question 5

what causes swelling, lump on back of neck near spine?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Could be taut muscle band or muscle spasm called a tender point or a trigger point.  This could also be a tender lymph node, especially if you were recently sick.  Other things could be a boil or a lipoma.  If it is bothering you and does not resolve, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 6

lump on back of neck near spine vertebrae, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: There are many potential causes and usually a detailed exam can determine the cause.  It is usually a superficial and benign condition such as, for example,  a lipoma or an epidermoid cyst.  Consider being checked.

Question 7

three lumps under skin at back of my neck, in a row first an inch below hair line and the other two follow below towards top of spine. ?

Accepted Answer

Normal bony promence: Spinous process of the c6c7 vertebrae are palpable in thin people when they bend neck forward.

Question 8

i look like the hunch back of notre dame because of the big lump on my spine,  on the back of my neck.  it is very painful to the touch. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See a Dr.: Have the lump evaluated and tested.  It may be a benign  fatty tumor called a lipoma, or a benign hump like that seen is certain disease like Cushings syndrome.  Get yourself checked out and maybe the lump can be taken care of too.  best wishes.

Question 9

hard lump on back of neck or spine.  not moveable. tender to touch. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Infected cyst??: Sounds like you might have had a sebaceous cyst which got infected, hence it is harder and tender now. These are benign swellings in the skin occurring near a hair. 
See your doc/surgeon about it for proper DX and treatment.

Question 10

i have a lump on the back of my neck on the left of my spine. should i get it checked out by  a doctor? it isn't  painful.

Accepted Answer

You should: It will be wise to see a surgeon to evaluate what kind of mass you have.

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I have lump on the back of my neck near the spine it is somewhat mobile and not very hard , also it is about a centimeter long. it doesn't hurt.

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Hard lump-like knot on back of neck or spine. what could this be?

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Had lumps for years top of spine/neck area. hard, not painful. it has grown huge last two days and hurts. feels about the size of a lemon. no insuranc?

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Small lump on the back of my neck near my spine. several months ago it popped with a soft material. will not go away and is under skin, painless, moves?

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What causes swelling, lump on back of neck near spine?

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Lump on back of neck near spine vertebrae, what could this be?

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Three lumps under skin at back of my neck, in a row first an inch below hair line and the other two follow below towards top of spine. ?

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I look like the hunch back of notre dame because of the big lump on my spine, on the back of my neck. it is very painful to the touch. what do i do?

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Hard lump on back of neck or spine. not moveable. tender to touch. what could this be?

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I have a lump on the back of my neck on the left of my spine. should i get it checked out by a doctor? it isn't painful.

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