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I have a small lump the size of lentil that moves and hurts when touched between my shoulder and neck. what is it?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

May be a lymph node: Might be a node, which will swell if infection nearby or irritated, or other process going on. Should be seen, as might need needle or excision biopsy, particularly if painful. See a dr.

Answered 8/14/2016

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