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I have a lump on the side of my neck that is about 1/2 inch in diameter. it hurts to touch it, and it is red. what could it be?
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Cyst of the neck: This may be an inflamed cyst. This is a bag filled with material. When the bag ruptures, the area becomes inflamed and red.
Answered 4/28/2015
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