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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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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/15/2019

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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