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Have a lump in back of neck just under my hairline and skull..going to physical therapy for it as a muscle spasm but feel it's not getting better really worried maybe need an mri?
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Get checked: A lump in the back of your neck would likely be a lymph node or some type of cyst. This could be examined clinically. If imaging recommended then ultrasound the best modality to start with.
Answered 7/15/2019
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