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Back of neck i feel this hard ball thing. no pain and when i turn my head left/right its kinda big and in that area more. when i lay its more notice?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Lipoma: A lipoma is a growth of fatty tissue that slowly develops under your skin.

Answered 8/28/2018

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