A 26-year-old female 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
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Dr. Craig Lum answered
24 years experience General Surgery
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 on Jul 14, 2015
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