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Right side of neck bulges out. not a small lump like a swollen node. the side of the neck actually bulges out. slight discomfort. muscle? tumor?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Could be trapped air: This may sound crazy but i've seen something like this before. In some people if there is a small tear in the lining of the airways or throat air can escape and enter into the tissue. This is known as subcutaneous emphysema. This is more common after some sort of trauma. See your doctor and get appropriate studies.

Dr Solhjem agreed

Answered 8/20/2017

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A member asked:

Right side of neck bulges out. not a small lump like a swollen node. the side of the neck actually bulges out. slight discomfort. muscle? tumor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Dr Solhjem agreed

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