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I have a hard small ball on the back on my on my neck right by my hair line? what could of be? just poped up a few days ago.

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Cyst vs tumor: Cyst (likely) vs tumor (likely) or lymph node (less likely). See MD soon.

Answered 8/8/2015

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A member asked:

I have a hard small ball on the back on my on my neck right by my hair line? what could of be? just poped up a few days ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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