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A 39-year-old female asked:

Painless lump on side of neck w no obvious infection(cold/flu/ear)a month ago doc said its nothing/wont run any tests.its still there...next steps?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Ent specialist: Any neck hat doesn't recede or disappear after a month should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist who will decide if it should be biopsied.
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