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What would cause a swollen lymph node on the back of the head in the center of the neck? is that possible? and what causes it it's been there a while.
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
May need a biopsy: How do you know its a lymph node? It could just be a little benign fat tumor called a lipoma. Your doctor should palpate it a decide whether it needs to be biopsied.
Answered 8/3/2015
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?lymph node: That is a funny position for a lymph node. Maybe it is something different like a cyst. Review it with your doctor and obtain an US and perhaps a biopsy. All the best.
Answered 8/6/2015
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Anything: first it might not be a lymph nodes it could be a soft tissue or a skin mass like lipoma or sebaceous cyst. In case it is a lymph nodes it could be a chronic granulomatous infection rarely neoplasm. See your doctor for proper evaluation and treatment
Answered 8/3/2015
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Not a lymph node: There are not lymphs in the area you describe. A cyst is more likely. Have it evaluated if you are concerned.
Answered 8/3/2015
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Cyst: I can't say without an exam but in that location a sebaceous cyst is the most likely. At any rate, it should be looked at.
Answered 8/29/2015
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