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Small circle bump on tendon back right neck neck muscle for 3-4 yrs. dr called it ganglion cyst blood work nml.soft and squishy. other possibilties?

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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Few common ones are:: Lipoma, a fatty tumor; Sebaceous cyst; A hematoma/Seroma: (collection of some blood/ serum). Etc. Lipomas are commonest at the back of the neck region.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Prob. cyst: Most likely a sebaceous cyst or lipoma. Ganglion rare in this location See dermatologist

Dr Beck and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

Small circle bump on tendon back right neck neck muscle for 3-4 yrs. dr called it ganglion cyst blood work nml.soft and squishy. other possibilties?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Beck and 3 doctors agreed

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