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I have a small lump about the size of a marble on the left side of the back of my neck by my spinal cord. tender.?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See below: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor. A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests. Only after all this will his doctor be in a position to tell him what's wrong and what needs to be done to help him.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have a small lump about the size of a marble on the left side of the back of my neck by my spinal cord. tender.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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