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What Is The Small Knot On The Side Of My Neck?

I HAVE HAD A SMALL KNOT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY KNECK EVERY SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL IM 31 NOW I HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR HIV AND IT IS NEGATIVE IT DONT HURT I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT MIGHT BE IT NEVER CAUSE A PROBLEM AND I ALWAYS RUB IT TO MAKE SURE ITS THE SAME SIZE
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

There are a huge number of possibilities. The swelling of a neck needs to be examined to make sure what it is. That of course cannot be done in this case. Suggest to check an ultrasound of the neck to find out what it is.

The other alternative is to have it removed with the help of a plastic surgeon. This would be good cosmetically, since I have a feeling that the swelling is playing on your mind. And second, they can do a biopsy of the tissue removed and tell THE EXACT problem.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Is The Small Knot On The Side Of My Neck?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query There are a huge number of possibilities. The swelling of a neck needs to be examined to make sure what it is. That of course cannot be done in this case. Suggest to check an ultrasound of the neck to find out what it is. The other alternative is to have it removed with the help of a plastic surgeon. This would be good cosmetically, since I have a feeling that the swelling is playing on your mind. And second, they can do a biopsy of the tissue removed and tell THE EXACT problem. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)