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A member asked:

Hard painless lump on right side of neck right next to the trachea. been there a few months now, feels as it has got bigger. something to worry about?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: This could be benign, inflammatory, or malignant. Please schedule to see your pcp.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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