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Tender lump on back of neck, closer to spine, on the right side. very stiff upper back muscles and pain. lump has gotten smaller with applied heat?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Lump DDx: The differential diagnosis (DDx) of "lump" is mass-ive. If resolving with heat may be a tight "knotted" muscle. Consider seeing your primary MD to help with history and physical exam.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 1/19/2017

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A member asked:

Tender lump on back of neck, closer to spine, on the right side. very stiff upper back muscles and pain. lump has gotten smaller with applied heat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Dr Kass agreed

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