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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?

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Dr. Rahul Khare
Dr. Rahul Khareanswered
Emergency Medicine 24 years experience
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.
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Dr. Diane Minich
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
May have a cyst,: lipoma,lymph node, or other caise. See your doctor and have it checked to be on the safe side.
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