Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways A lump on the neck may be a swollen lymph node from a bacterial or viral ...

When Nina Berlingeri, then 28, spotted a lump on the right side of her neck in December 2020, she thought a recent illness caused an inflamed lymph node. “I actually dismissed that, unfortunately ...

More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones ...

You’re fiddling with a necklace when suddenly you notice a lump near the base of your throat. Or perhaps you’re yawning and a friend spots a swollen spot on your neck. What gives? Although they can be ...

I know Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is nearly over, but I have a good excuse for being tardy. I was preoccupied with finding a lump on my thyroid, getting an ultrasound, getting a biopsy and then ...

St. Cloud's Dr. Ted Truitt shares insights on neck lumps, encouraging calm and medical advice, especially about those swelling from infections or near the voice box.

Finding a lump in your neck can be scary and stressful. But some causes of neck lumps are more serious than others. Learn what you need to know about what may cause this symptom, when to worry, and ...

When Nina Berlingeri, then 28, spotted a lump on the right side of her neck in December 2020, she thought a recent illness caused an inflamed lymph node. “I actually dismissed that, unfortunately ...

Your daughter's cyst sounds like a thyroglossal duct cyst. This is a defect which is present from birth but does not show itself until later in childhood, most commonly in preschools aged children or ...