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I have a fatty lump on my neck that swells up causes me pain from time to time is it just a cyst ?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

NECK LUMP: It sounds as if it, indeed, may be a cyst, don't fool around with it. Don't squeeze it. See your doctor to make sure it's nothig more than a cyst.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/14/2019

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A member asked:

I have a fatty lump on my neck that swells up causes me pain from time to time is it just a cyst ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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Palpable lump in right mastoid region. Lymph node 15710Reniform shape&fatty hilum. Left LN measures same.no neck cyst/other mass lesion.any issues?