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Please advise if it's normal for a painful lump to grow behind my neck?

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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 Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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