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I have a large lump at the back of my neck about the size of half an apple! any idea?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Needs eval: That is a large area and it should be looked at. It maybe a fatty tumor but also cancer it lymphoma. Needs to be eval and biopsy is rec.

Answered 3/1/2013

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