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Old 08-29-2002, 12:56 PM   #1
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hi i am new here i had found a lump on the left side of my neck it's about the size of a pea.it's a little ways down from my earlobe.i am wondring if this is something to be concerned with?it has been there for about 1 month or so. i also have been experencing some hoarsness in my voice i dont have a sore thraot just been really tired and crabby.i have lost weight due to subclinical hyperthyroidism.(which my dr. is taking a wait and see approach on that)just wondering if i should do a wait and see approach on this lump too.any suggestions are appreciated.thank you.
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Old 08-29-2002, 02:01 PM   #2
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There are many reasons for throat/neck lumps. Since you're already being evaluated for a thyroid condition - it may be worth asking this question on the thyroid board.

Here's an article on neck lumps:
[url="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003098.htm"]http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003098.htm[/url]
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Old 08-29-2002, 02:11 PM   #3
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thanks i have been to that site.previously just looking for suggestions to what it possibly could be.
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Old 08-30-2002, 06:34 PM   #4
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Hi -

If it were me, I would have it looked at by an oncologist just for peace of mind if nothing else. He/she can tell you if it is anything to worry about. Why wait and wonder? The hoarseness and loss of weight may mean something else is going on. Let us know!
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Old 09-27-2002, 10:58 AM   #5
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well can someone tell me about biopsies?i am haveing this lump biopsied due to it has grown really big in the last 2 weeks.i am going to see an ent on wed.can you tell me how and if this procedure will hurt?also how long the results take to get back. and is it a insicion cut?or what are the guidelines for a fna or an inscion cut?please help thanks
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