hard lump in neck

[terri946]

im 26 female about 4 weeks ago i noticed a hard pea size lump on the right side of my neck under the skin i have no pain should i see my gp?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Though a small pea size lump may not be anything serious, it is best to get this evaluated and confirmed before you leave it alone. It can be a cyst or a swollen lymph node (due to dental infection, dermatitis, dandruff or TMJ as you are otherwise healthy) which can be known by a CT scan. It can also be a neurofibroma (collection of nerve and fiber). Generally small pea sized lumps with well defined borders are not cancerous.
Please consult your PCP for primary examination. Take care!

[mirena08]

might be cancerous..talk to health care professional..

[juss619]

yes you should seek advice from your gp as it could be infected or a hair folical which can produce a boil please see gp if no change.

[stevesgurl1970]

yes see your gp..i have a small lump on my right side neck...i went to hosp and was told it was an infected node...best to get checked hunny..hope all goes well..let me knw...;0)