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Occasional painful lump on the right side of my neck. help?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cyst or Lymph Node: Could be an epidermal cyst or a painful lymph node if your sick. Check with your doctor to see what it might be and what needs to be done.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/24/2015

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