Hi, I have a lump swelling approx. size walnut on back of neck , trapezeious muscle area approx. 2 in from vertebrae. I have a popping noise when I turn my head. Mild discomfort, difficult to be comfortable sleeping. My Dr ordered a Xray showed arthritis. Should I request a MRI to ensure it s not thyroid or something else?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your lump is near vertebrae show it's not thyroid.  Arthritis is accident finding.  It doesn't produce lump. You may have some soft tissue tumor or some cyst. You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology It will give you exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.