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What Causes Lump On The Neck With Pain?
Hey, there my name is mark. I'm 14 and i live in New Zealand. Today i have noticed, a lump on the right side on my neck above the muscle on my back close to the shoulder. It is firm to the touch but hurts please tell me what it could be? Thanks alot.
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Mostly it is lymph node. It requires biopsy after clinical examination by surgeon. It can be nonspecific or tuberculosis or cancer spread. According to it treatment is required.
Regards
Welcome to hcm
Mostly it is lymph node. It requires biopsy after clinical examination by surgeon. It can be nonspecific or tuberculosis or cancer spread. According to it treatment is required.
Regards
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