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I had some inflammation on the side of my neck. now a feel a lump. could it be from the inflammation or could it be a cyst?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a doctor: Without an exam it could potentially be either or even something else. See a doctor to evaluate.

Dr Skluth agreed

Answered 10/18/2016

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A member asked:

I had some inflammation on the side of my neck. now a feel a lump. could it be from the inflammation or could it be a cyst?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Den answered

Dr Skluth agreed

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