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I have a swelling of some sort on my back right below the base of the neck.it doesn't hurt but is very noticeable. the back of my neck hurts.
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Neck: This could be normal as one of your neck vertebrae is larger at the base of your neck.
Answered 10/21/2014
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Lymph node: A proper history and exam can give more information but lymph nodes can be painful and present on the neck. Lipomas or cysts can also erupt there. Please get checked
Answered 10/21/2014
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