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What Causes Hard Lump At The Back Of The Head?
Question: I have had
this large hard lump on the back of my neck my entire life and three months ago it started hurting me whenever I moved my head what can I do to relieve the pain
this large hard lump on the back of my neck my entire life and three months ago it started hurting me whenever I moved my head what can I do to relieve the pain
Brief Answer:
It could be Lipoma .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be Lipoma, swelling arising from fat tissue.
If it is large,I prefer to do FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology ) of the swelling for a clue.If it is small,I remove the entire swelling and send it for histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact diagnosis will be confirmed by Biopsy.
For pain,you can take pain killers. As the swelling is causing pain,it has to be removed.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It could be Lipoma .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be Lipoma, swelling arising from fat tissue.
If it is large,I prefer to do FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology ) of the swelling for a clue.If it is small,I remove the entire swelling and send it for histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact diagnosis will be confirmed by Biopsy.
For pain,you can take pain killers. As the swelling is causing pain,it has to be removed.
Please consult your doctor and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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