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I have a large lump on left side of my neck, that is steadily getting larger and harder. this started 3 days ago, and it was small and just looked like a swollen lymph node. i figured i would be sick this past weekend, but nothing.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lump: The most likely thing would be a lymph node. Other possibilities would be a cyst, hematoma or seroma. You should be seen.

Answered 8/28/2019

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A member asked:

I have a large lump on left side of my neck, that is steadily getting larger and harder. this started 3 days ago, and it was small and just looked like a swollen lymph node. i figured i would be sick this past weekend, but nothing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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