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What Causes A Lump On Neck?
Question: I am 4 1/2 months pregnant w/my 3rd child. This moring I noticed a lump on my lower center to the right of my neck. It's large enough for me to grab onto however if I had to compare in size it'so a little bigger than a plump grape.
Brief Answer:
Barely visible, check if it moves with swallowing. Thyroid or lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. I can barely make out a swelling on the right lower center of the neck in the image.
2. Check if the lump moves up and down with swallowing. If it does, it is likely to be the thyroid gland.
3. A Neck Ultrasound (USG) is the quickest and best way to settle this diagnosis, especially if the lump is not moving with swallowing.
4, There are a number of swellings that can present there, like lymph nodes and other important structures, the discussion about which is beyond the scope of the current answer.
5. Upload the Neck USG and palpation (movement) findings for further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Barely visible, check if it moves with swallowing. Thyroid or lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. I can barely make out a swelling on the right lower center of the neck in the image.
2. Check if the lump moves up and down with swallowing. If it does, it is likely to be the thyroid gland.
3. A Neck Ultrasound (USG) is the quickest and best way to settle this diagnosis, especially if the lump is not moving with swallowing.
4, There are a number of swellings that can present there, like lymph nodes and other important structures, the discussion about which is beyond the scope of the current answer.
5. Upload the Neck USG and palpation (movement) findings for further treatment options.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
It does not seem to move when I swallow I don't think. My biggest question is if this is something th a try desperately need to be looked at today or tomorrow? Or can I wait a few days and go later this week?
Brief Answer:
Get this examined in a day or two.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. As long as the lump is not growing and as long as there are no fresh symptoms, you can get it examined within a couple of days.
2. Neck swellings should be examined as soon as possible. I would urge you not to wait as you are also in the second trimester of pregnancy.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Get this examined in a day or two.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. As long as the lump is not growing and as long as there are no fresh symptoms, you can get it examined within a couple of days.
2. Neck swellings should be examined as soon as possible. I would urge you not to wait as you are also in the second trimester of pregnancy.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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