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Small chronic inflamatory lesion .
In my USG report hypoechoic lesion 8 mm × 5 mm in the subcutaneous tissues seen with out abnormal vascularity at nape of neck ? Small inflamatory lesion at nape of neck . What does it mean any serious ?
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I mean dibetes
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Befor starting antibiotics
Consult surgeon
Because nape of neck infection can land into necrosis nd abcess
So it's better post a picture here or consult surgeon
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Single small inflammatory lesion at nape of neck is not worrying at all.
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get a blood sugar test done and watch for dandruff and any other scalp lesion.
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incase the lesion does not subside with antibiotics visit a clinician
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Dr. Srinivas Rao
General Surgeon
38 yrs exp
Udupi
Get a blood test for diabetes if no diabetes take a course of antibiotic and if sugar is high consult a physician
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
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28 yrs exp
Nagpur
Likely inflamed lymph nodes or cyst
Take tab Augmentin 625mg thrice daily for 5 day after food
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