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I have a pea/marble sized lump on the back of my skull above my neck. it's painless and i've already had it checked but feel like it's gotten bigger?

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Dr. Deborah Lim answered

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Lymph node: You might be describing occipital lymph nodes which drain the scalp. They could get enlarged if you have any sores or infection of your scalp. Usually not a cause of worry unless it persists without evidence of infection/irritation.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a pea/marble sized lump on the back of my skull above my neck. it's painless and i've already had it checked but feel like it's gotten bigger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Lim answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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