LUMP!! - Lump in the back of neck

	Asked by Unregistered on Tue 01, Apr 2008 09:31pm :
	Hi for 6 month's now I have had a lump in the back of my neck on the left side about 2 inches from the middle of my neck just below my hairline. I have seen 3 docters including my ENT and they all said different things like a lymph node or cyst. It's hard, doesn't move is about the size of a pea. It's not getting bigger. Any suggestions I would very much appreciate it.
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	Answer by Dr Bobby V, MD (doctor) on Thu 03, Apr 2008 06:15am: Hi, The simplest and safest way to deal with this issue is for you to undergo an FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of the neck mass. Do you have any scalp infection or other scalp problems? From your history and description, it seems unlikely to be a lymphoma or any other cancer. However, it would be prudent to perform an FNAC to be 100% sure on this count. Also, the FNAC result would help diagnose the underlying problem (like infection etc), if any. This is a simple, nearly painless, and quick test, done on outpatient basis. Pl consult your internist to set up an appointment. I would be interested in knowing the results too. All the best!
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