What Does It Mean When You Have a Hard Painless Lump on the Back of Your Neck?

What Does It Mean When You Have a Hard Painless Lump on the Back of Your Neck?

1. Introduction A hard, painless lump on the back of the neck usually represents a benign soft tissue formation such as a lipoma, an epidermoid cyst, or an enlarged cervical lymph node. The posterior cervical region is rich in superficial fascia, sebaceous glands, and lymphatic chains that can easily encapsulate cellular debris or fatty tissue … Read more