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I first noticed a small, dime sized lump in the back of my neck, in the center near the hairline, about three years ago. it is now about the size of a golf ball, semi-hard and slightly moveable.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds: like a large sebaceous cyst ! Hands on Exam should be your next step...and NOT TO WORRY! Chances are near 100% it's a BENIGN situation! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/20/2018

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A member asked:

I first noticed a small, dime sized lump in the back of my neck, in the center near the hairline, about three years ago. it is now about the size of a golf ball, semi-hard and slightly moveable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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