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Are there lymph nodes in back of neck near base of skull? i have two lumps im going to get checked but no pictures on web shows lymphs nodes are there
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Yes: There are lymph nodes at the back of the skull in what is called the occipital chain. They can enalrged with colds and infections of the scalp.
Answered 3/25/2018
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