Performing a self-neck check can help in the early detection of thyroid cancer — however, neck swelling does not always signify thyroid cancer. Sometimes, a medical examination is necessary. Share on ...

Q: I developed a lump under the skin of my neck that my doctor said was a kind of tumor, a lipoma. She said it was benign and we can just watch it and do nothing. Does that sound right? A: Lipomas are ...

A bump on the back of your neck can result from a cyst, ingrown hair, or another health condition. If it grows or occurs with other symptoms, you may want to have a doctor examine it. It can be ...

In January, Makaila Chenier, 17, found a lump in her neck. “I thought it was a swollen lymph node,” Makaila, of Houston, tells TODAY.com. “It got progressively bigger and then I had trouble breathing ...

Dorsal neck masses are well recognised in front row rugby union players. Previously undescribed in the medical literature, they may present in the primary or secondary care setting when they become ...