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I have a lump on my neck next my spine, goes up to my hair line into where my shoulder and neck connect, its sore, could this be serious?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rahul Khare answered

Probably not, but...: No, Probably not, but... You should get it checked out. They should palate it (feel it), and if it's concerning, they could biopsy it.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

May have a cyst,: lipoma,lymph node, or other caise. See your doctor and have it checked to be on the safe side.

Answered 11/22/2014

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my neck next my spine, goes up to my hair line into where my shoulder and neck connect, its sore, could this be serious?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rahul Khare answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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