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I have a small painful lump appeared on the base of my skull at the neck line 2 inches from my ear is this related to a head cold i am suffering from?

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If it is an: enlarged lymph node, it could be from your infection. If the lump persists after your cold is better, show it to your doctor, because it could be something else.

Answered 5/23/2016

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