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I've got a strange lump on the back of my neck, feels kind of like a mole. what should i do?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a doctor: Make sure it is only a sebacious cyst compared to something more dangerous. Get it removed or drained depending on what it is.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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A member asked:

I've got a strange lump on the back of my neck, feels kind of like a mole. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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