Question:

Hello, 49 year old male. I have this bump that is at the base of my skull, right side perhaps 3 inches from the center of the spine, just above the hairline. It feels rubbery and does not move. I don`t notice it usually, but after pressing on it (repeatedly) it is just a bit tender. If I don`t mess with it, no tenderness. It seems perfectly round and perhaps about dime sized (or less). I don`t know how long it has been there, but at least several months. Thank you! PS: I have no insurance at present, so any help is appreciated!

Answer:

Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Any neck mass present for more than 2 weeks is considered abnormal and should be evaluated. You need a good head and neck evaluation, possibly a scan, and maybe even a biopsy. Make sure you see your health care provider as only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your symptoms.
 

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