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A small swelling is persisting in back of neck which is painless since November- 2019. No symtoms of fever & weight loss. Had taken antibiotics but not improved, size not increased. For your reference attached USG report of neck & current photographs of swelling area.
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May be a lipoma a fat tissue No need to worry. If discomfort or cosmetic reason surgical removal advised.
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keep calm till lockdown then consultant nearby surgeon.
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Don't worry.
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Generally due to scalp infection (dandruff)
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need to consult a dermatologist
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Consult with doctor later, probably needs to be excised.
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This could be a lymph node. Lymph nodes at back of neck are generally due to dandruff in scalp
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Do a short course of antibiotics
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