Lump on back of neck?

[Rockerchick]

Hey gals (and guys) - my 11 year old son came to me and showed me a lump on the right hand side of his neck at the hairline. It is colorless and painless. He said it has been there for about a month. About a week ago one of his lymph nodes on the left side of his neck in front is swollen and painful to the touch and still is today. I am going to take him to a doctor next week but of course im really worried. I have been reading a little on the internet and alot of people have mentioned having the same type of lump on the back of the neck. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Rosie

 

[Yvanna]

Hi Rockerchick,

Is the lump hard or pliable?

If it is located at the hairline, I am wondering if it is a swollen node, that hasn't been draining properly. A friend of mine had this happen - and the answer was to go on anti-biotics for a bit to clear it up.

Of course the best thing is to see the doctor as soon as possible, as only he or she can diagnose for certain - but I thought I'd post my friend's experience nonetheless.

Take care - Yve

 

[lisellesmith]

had the same thing happen to me, . . and i freaked out big time. went to the doc and they told me it was a swollen lymph node, . . he took a hold of it with 2 fingers and started to move it around and said that it is only concerning if it won't move because then it is grounded whatever that means, . . and then he said if that was the case they would just removed it. because mine was moving around he just prescribed IBU and in a month it went away. take him in asap just to make sure. i hope everything is okay.

 

[warchild2005]

I have a small cyst on my hair line as well...been there for years and my doctor said it was a "sebaceous cyst" and nothing to worry about my friend also has one on the back of his neck.....hope all turns out well!

 

[Rockerchick]

Thanks so much! He is in bed right now so I can't check to see if it moves. I will let you guys know what the dr says.