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1" hard movable mass, no pain in occipital lymph node in my 9yr old boy, he sadi its been there a few weeks and itches sometimes. ... any concerns?

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Neck: May be a lymph node, a skin cyst or from an insect bite. I would check it out with the pediatrician. Warm compresses may help but depending on what it looks like to the doctor antibiotics or further tests may be needed

Answered 9/13/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See Your Doctor Now: This mass may or may not be a prominent lymph node which is a component of the immune system. Infection, trauma, cancer can cause them to enlarge with or without pain. However itching is not a typical feature and benign nodes are usually soft. A non-lymphoid mass must also be considered. Visual inspection is required. See your doctor now for the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 6/6/2017

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