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What Does A Lump In The Neck Indicate?
My 23 y/o son called this afternoon after seeing his general doctor for a lump in his neck. The location he described sounds like the thyroid. He noticed the lump last month and feels it has enlarged. That is the only symptom he reports and doctor said no lymph node involvement could be felt. He had blood drawn today and is scheduled for an ultrasound tomorrow. What is the likelihood this is cancer? If not cancer, what else? I am very concerned about my son! Julie
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
Hi,
There are many reasons for neck lump in thyroid area at 23 years of age as - benign thyroid swelling with adenoma or cyst - sebaceous cyst - non specific pre tracheal lesion.
Chances of cancer are very remote, so do not panic till the ultrasound report turns up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
There are many reasons for neck lump in thyroid area at 23 years of age as - benign thyroid swelling with adenoma or cyst - sebaceous cyst - non specific pre tracheal lesion.
Chances of cancer are very remote, so do not panic till the ultrasound report turns up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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