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Lump above the adams apple?

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See doc: Lump in this area could be thyroid, tumor, skin infection, benign cyst or other superficial skin lesion, among many other causes. You need an exam by your doc.

Answered 1/1/2019

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See below: Most likely either the hyoid bone or a thyroglossal duct cyst.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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