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I have a lymphnode on my neck and also on my upper neck behind my head for about more than 2 years and its a bit hard and growing. what is the cause?
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Cyst more likely: Based on the duration you describe these sound more likely to be cysts rather than persistently enlarged lymph nodes. The only way to know for sure is to have an excisional biopsy by a qualified physician such as a general surgeon.
Answered 11/27/2017
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