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Small soft lump on left side of neck. only can feel it when i bend neck to right. had it for about 4 years. no pain. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

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Nodes : It's likely you have a slightly enlarged lymph node in your neck. As long as it moves freely underneath the skin and is less than a cm in size, you are probably fine. However, i would suggest that you have your doctor take a look and feel of the area just to make sure.

Answered 7/26/2018

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A member asked:

Small soft lump on left side of neck. only can feel it when i bend neck to right. had it for about 4 years. no pain. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steve Springer answered

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