Suggest treatment for lump in neck that pains
Patient: I have a small marble sized lump to the left of the center of the back of my neck right below my hair line. Its on the left side, and when i push on it, i feel a sharp pain on the top right side of my head. I noticed it about a week ago. what could it be?? Doctor: Hi! this is a common complaint in our general OPD and we come to a conclusive diagnosis only after a needle biopsy!Anyways, we find different possibilities as follows:1. a neurofibroma, considering  sharp pain on the top right side my head; 40% cases2. an enlarged lymph node due to infection in the scalp, ear, throat,  or dandruff etc. 30% case3. a sebaceous cyst 25% case4. other benign tumors like lipoma 5% casesTherefore, the possibility is non-serious or benign but needs confirmation to relieve your tension; you need to see a physician for an examination and relevant management!regards,