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Had an ultrasound on small lump on neck today, since the probe pressed on it my lump is smaller, like it pushed it in. what could it be?

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Dr. David Dang answered

Node, cyst or others: A small lump on the neck usually is a lymph node, a small sebaceous cyst or a lipoma, although it could be something else. Did the ultrasound show what it was? It is uncommon for the ultrasound to make it smaller.

Answered 10/2/2019

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A member asked:

Had an ultrasound on small lump on neck today, since the probe pressed on it my lump is smaller, like it pushed it in. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Dang answered

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