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Small bump like structure in back of neck if i push in? feels like its on muscle.if i push hard enough it seems like it flattens.not visible. no pain

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Exam needed: A physician would have to examine you in order to make a diagnosis. Possibilities include an inclusion cyst, wen, lipoma or enlarged lymph gland. An abscess or boil is unlikely in the absence of pain,redness or tenderness.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/13/2019

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