I have had a lump in my neck for 7 years. I have buried my head about it till now afraid of what it may be. The lump is non painfull and about the size of a marble. It is slightly visible and protrudes maybe a tenth of an inch from neck. it has grown very slightly in the seven years. The lump is hard and mobile under skin. it feels like its attached to the skin underneath. the skin over it is normal colored. it is located directly in the middle front of neck just beneath my adams apple. Can anyone tell me possible diagnosis of such lumps. I have no medical insurance and want to know how serious this may be. Please help Matt..
2014-10-28 03:58:54
Common midline neck lumps are: 1.Thyroglossal cysts: these are most common usually deeper and attached to the neck cartilages (the adams apple) so they move up and down when you swallow. 2. Dermoid cysts 3. Sebaceous cysts These two are usually firm and very close under the skin and have a well defined edge. (sound like yours) 4.Lipoma: this has an irreglular edge and is kind of soft. 5.Midline lymph nodes 6. Ectopic thyroid gland 5 and 6 are kind of rare
2014-10-28 03:59:33
