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I've had a small lump on the right side of my neck/throat area. what symptoms would i feel if it were my thyroid?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not thyroid: If it is on the side of the neck, it is not thyroid but probably a lump node.

Answered 7/10/2013

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