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I have a lump kinda thing on the back of my neck and it's painful/ tender touch or even if i move my neck... what could it be?
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Sebaceous cyst: You have a painful lump in the back of your neck. It could be a sebaceous cyst. These are best removed by a surgery in the office. The infected area may drain. If it does it will come back.
Answered 1/6/2014
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