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My husband is experiencing neck lump or bulge. it came on suddenly 1 week prior to a cold in front of voice box. lump is hard and oriented slighty above voicebox in middle of neck.

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Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

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Likely lymph node: Most likely a lymph node, which is enlarged because of the cold (viral infection). If it persists more than a few weeks, new areas appear, or it enlarges get it checked out by a doctor. There are more serious diseases which can cause lymph node enlargement.

Answered 4/9/2018

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A member asked:

My husband is experiencing neck lump or bulge. it came on suddenly 1 week prior to a cold in front of voice box. lump is hard and oriented slighty above voicebox in middle of neck.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

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