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If i have had an ultrasound of my carotid artery and it's unremarkable, what could a pulsating lump in my neck be?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Jugular: Vein is most likely.

Answered 12/23/2015

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Also: Could also be a tortuous (curved) carotid. This may have not been reported out on the report if it otherwise looked like a normal variant.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/17/2016

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