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A member asked:

Lump mid way down the back of my neck on the left trap. in line with c6. somewhat firm and not attached to skin. smaller than a penny.

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Dr. George Blum answered

Many things possible: If new or changing, have it looked at. Might be a cyst or a lymph node, others are also possible.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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