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5 possible causes of 'Neck lump'

1. Neck Lump
A lump in the neck is also called a neck mass. Neck lumps or masses can be large and visible, or very small. ...

Symptoms:

  • Neck lump
2. Goiter
Your thyroid is a gland found in your neck just below your Adam's apple. It secretes hormones that help regul...

Symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Gagging
  • Hoarseness
  • Dizziness
  • Neck lump
3. Thyroid Cancer
The thyroid is a part of the endocrine system. It is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the throa...

Symptoms:

  • Goiter
  • Heat intolerance
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Blood tinged sputum
  • Neck lump
4. Wry Neck (Torticollis)
Torticollis is a painfully twisted and tilted neck. The head is generally tilted to one side and the chin to ...

Symptoms:

  • Chronic pain
  • Headache
  • Neck lump
  • Posture abnormal
  • Stiff neck
5. Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is a long-term infection that causes sores, or abscesses, in the body's soft tissues. Actinomyc...

Symptoms:

  • Neck lump
  • Facial swelling
  • Abscess of chest wall
  • Fever
  • Ruptured abscess
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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