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What Does Lump On The Back Of My Neck Suggests?

i have a lump on the back of my neck. i have had it for around 2 years and it's got bigger as time has moved on. i have seen a doctor numerous times over the 2 years and i have been told it's probably a cyst and that it would need surgically removed. i am a british person living in america, so it's hard for me to get better advice as i can't afford to pay to see a doctor. i am very concerned. the lump is not painful to touch, but it does feel uncomfortable most of the time and this brings on dull headaches. the lump moves if i touch it. it's underneath my hair, so it is hidden, but i am worried it will keep getting bigger and bigger. i have had sensitive skin since i was a child and mild acne, so i am wondering if it has something to do with that. occasionally, small blemishes will appear around the lump which are so small, i can scrape away with my finger nails. this makes me think it is acne related, rather than a cyst.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1. History given by you suggest me its a lipoma ( lump with fat content) in the first place, followed by cyst.
2.Since its hard on touch, pain less, slow growing - more towards lipomatous lesion.
3.If its causing discomfort and dull head ache - excision is treatment of choice.
4.Before that an ultrasound - which helps in assessing the nature of the lesion, its source and extension. then FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to confirm the fat content.
5.Folowed by treatment - excision depending on discomfort, other wise asymptomatic lumps will be just monitored. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Does Lump On The Back Of My Neck Suggests?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1. History given by you suggest me its a lipoma ( lump with fat content) in the first place, followed by cyst. 2.Since its hard on touch, pain less, slow growing - more towards lipomatous lesion. 3.If its causing discomfort and dull head ache - excision is treatment of choice. 4.Before that an ultrasound - which helps in assessing the nature of the lesion, its source and extension. then FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology to confirm the fat content. 5.Folowed by treatment - excision depending on discomfort, other wise asymptomatic lumps will be just monitored. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.