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Hi! have hard lump at back of my head, more to right side and slightly more up than hole where head meets neck. what could this be? it's not painful.

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Dr. Alexander Blinski answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most likely: Most likely a sebaceous cyst, lipoma, or lymphnode. Difficult to say without an in person examination. Usually these are not dangerous but can cause some complications. www.bmednyc.com

Answered 4/17/2018

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A member asked:

Hi! have hard lump at back of my head, more to right side and slightly more up than hole where head meets neck. what could this be? it's not painful.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexander Blinski answered

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