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I have a small bump on my neck just above adams apple. what could this be?

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Maybe a cyst: Possibly a benign growth called a thyroglossal duct cyst. Would have an ENT doc have a look at it.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2016

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