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Yesterday i noticed a lump on the left side of my neck, about an inch below my jawline - it is a little red and tender to the touch - this a ciot?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Not clot.: This is either a lymph node or more likely a sebaceous cyst or a pimple. Blood clots do not show up like that and are very rarely found in that location.

Answered 12/15/2014

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A member asked:

Yesterday i noticed a lump on the left side of my neck, about an inch below my jawline - it is a little red and tender to the touch - this a ciot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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