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I have had a moveable painless lump under my on my right side of neck for over 10 years if not longer. doesnt hurt what could it be.

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Lipoma: Something there for ten years is most likely a benign cyst of fat cells called a Lipoma.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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Lipoma : Most likely a lipoma. Benign fatty tissue. But without a physical exam can't be sure.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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Possibly a lipoma: but see your doctor, as there are other possibilities.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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