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Lump on back of neck near spine vertebrae, what could this be?
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Hard to say: There are many potential causes and usually a detailed exam can determine the cause. It is usually a superficial and benign condition such as, for example, a lipoma or an epidermoid cyst. Consider being checked.
Answered 3/29/2018
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