Need advice regarding a lump on left side of neck
Patient: Hi, I have a lump under my skin on my neck, I just noticed it while I was massaging my neck. It s on the left side of my neck. It isn t tender to the touch and doesn t hurt when I press on it. It s a little smaller than the ball of my finger pea size. It s smooth to the touch and is moveable. I am worried that it could be serious, as anyone would with a lump. I have not other symptoms of any kind. Doesn t hurt to swallow. Could it be from sleeping wrong? It hurts on the left side of my neck when I turn my head to the right. That s the only thing I can think of. Doctor: Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of solitary neck lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like viral infection, dandruff, throat/neck/ear infection, tuberculosis, lymphoma or even malignant diseases in elderly people!2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like branchial cyst or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.