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What Causes A Lump On The Back Of The Neck?

Hi, I have this lump on the back of my neck (right in the middle of the back0 for about 5 years. It seems to get bigger every year. It is about 2 inc. length wise. It is not visible unless I lean my head backward then I can feel it in between my middle and index fingers if I press them on the area.. It feels hard but it does not seem to stay at the same place like if I bend my head forward then it disappear and I won't feel the lump. I've seen by my primary doctor and even a neck specialist and they sent me for a neck x-ray, an ultrasound, and a cat scan but all came back negative. The docs think that maybe I have a "thickened' muscle or tendon ....What else should I do ??? This lump does not cause pain or hurt when touched but it is so annoying whenever I remember it. I'm afraid I might have cancer. Pls advise. thank you.
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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HI,Dear,Welcome to HCM.
Based on the facts and data of your query,you DON'T have CANCER.and Seem to have a NECK FATTY HUMP,which you may be feeling in 2 inch lump on the neck, with your fingers.As all the CT/X-ray and specialist doctors have negated the CANCER possibility and LUMPS existence you should just NEGLECT the NECK LUMP IN QUESTION.
So unless Surgeon gives his final opinion,DON'T worry at all.
So RELAX and consult your Physician to check for Diabetes/ or other medical causes with the fatty neck hump.

Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety.
Welcome for any further query in this regard

Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM.

Good Day!!

Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes A Lump On The Back Of The Neck?

HI,Dear,Welcome to HCM. Based on the facts and data of your query,you DON T have CANCER.and Seem to have a NECK FATTY HUMP,which you may be feeling in 2 inch lump on the neck, with your fingers.As all the CT/X-ray and specialist doctors have negated the CANCER possibility and LUMPS existence you should just NEGLECT the NECK LUMP IN QUESTION. So unless Surgeon gives his final opinion,DON T worry at all. So RELAX and consult your Physician to check for Diabetes/ or other medical causes with the fatty neck hump. Hope this reply would help you to resolve your sever anxiety. Welcome for any further query in this regard Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments,to help the needy patients like you at HCM. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS