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I have a marble sized hard but movable lump on the back of my neck below the hair line for a bout a month. it doesnt hurt but should i be concerned?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Sebaceous cyst: Is one possibility. Please see your doc for a diagnosis. They can easily be removed and are the result of clogged glad at the base of a hair and are often found on head and neck.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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A member asked:

I have a marble sized hard but movable lump on the back of my neck below the hair line for a bout a month. it doesnt hurt but should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman agreed

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