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Are neck lymph nodes under the skin or within the skin itself? woke with a small mildly tender lump on my neck that moves with the skin if i pinch the surrounding area and move it, so it seems to be in the skin rather than under it. lymph node?

Q: are neck lymph nodes under the skin or within the skin itself? woke with a small mildly tender lump on my neck that moves with the skin if i pinch the surrounding area and move it, so it seems to be in the skin rather than under it. lymph node?

: Lymph nodes are under the skin . So if the mass moves with the skin it is in the skin. But best to see your doc for evaluation

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Lymph nodes are under the skin . So if the mass moves with the skin it is in the skin. But best to see your doc for evaluation

Answered 6/26/2023

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A member asked:

Are neck lymph nodes under the skin or within the skin itself? woke with a small mildly tender lump on my neck that moves with the skin if i pinch the surrounding area and move it, so it seems to be in the skin rather than under it. lymph node?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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