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Had a lump at back of neck under hairline for a year recently its gotten bigger, size of a kidney bean. its firm and quite hard, feels round.

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Enlarged lymphnode ?: Scalp skin conditoni may cause the lymph glands at the back of the head to swell. See your doctor. May need a biopsy.

Answered 8/21/2018

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