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I have a pea sized pimple or lump under my skin it is a bit moving and is painful it is at my shoulder beside my neck on the left sidis that serious?

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Dr. Andrew Berman answered

Unlikely- possible: Sometimes this can be dangerous, although usually not. The good news is that is is mobile. It could be anything from an infected hair follicle (most likely) to a cancer (less likely). Evaluation and diagnosis is provided by an ENT or general surgeon.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have a pea sized pimple or lump under my skin it is a bit moving and is painful it is at my shoulder beside my neck on the left sidis that serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Berman answered

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