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About 2 months ago i noticed a lump on the back of my neck. it was accompanied by a sore on my scalp. however, the sore healed and the lump is still there. it is on the back of my neck, left side and sometimes causes pain (like a pinched nerve would). th

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Neck lump: The two are probably not related. The fact the neck lump is causing you discomfort makes it a good reason to have it checked out.

Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

About 2 months ago i noticed a lump on the back of my neck. it was accompanied by a sore on my scalp. however, the sore healed and the lump is still there. it is on the back of my neck, left side and sometimes causes pain (like a pinched nerve would). th

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

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