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What Causes Discomfort Lump On Neck?
Hi, I have a lump swelling approx. size walnut on back of neck , trapezeious muscle area approx. 2 in from vertebrae. I have a popping noise when I turn my head. Mild discomfort, difficult to be comfortable sleeping. My Dr ordered a Xray showed arthritis. Should I request a MRI to ensure it s not thyroid or something else?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your lump is near vertebrae show its not thyroid. Arthritis is accident finding. It doesn't produce lump. You may have some soft tissue tumor or some cyst.
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology
It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your lump is near vertebrae show its not thyroid. Arthritis is accident finding. It doesn't produce lump. You may have some soft tissue tumor or some cyst.
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology
It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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