Hi, im 14 years old, male and have no medical history regarding illnesses. 2-3 weeks ago i discovered a lump on the left side of my neck. I thought it maybe dangerous. My parents felt it and said it was a gland. After more appeared on my neck I rubbed them as my relatives 8 year old daughter had lumps on her neck and she rubbed them, making them smaller and they soon disappeared. Im not sure what to expect, whether they are fat lumps, glads or damaged tissue, ive no idea. Can you tell me what they are? Theyre under my skin.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Lumps on side of the neck need to be investigated initially by an ultrasound of the neck. Ultrasound will determine the site and origin of the lumps- whether they are due to enlarged lymph nodes or any soft tissue swellings. After knowing the site and nature of the lumps, aspiration cytology of the lesions needs to be performed. In aspiration cytology, cells are aspirated using a fine needle, spread on a glass slide and stained with appropriate stains. On the basis of test result, the type of lesion is determined and thus management can be planned. Consult your primary health care provider for clinical assessment and investigations. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. 