Lumps between the chin and neck may be enlarged lymph nodes, lipomas or sebaceous cysts and other space-occupying lesions, thyroid nodules and other lesions.
The chin and neck contain lymph nodes, if there is a lymph node enlargement caused by hyperplastic lesions, such as inflammation or malignant tumor lymph node metastasis, can be palpable in the patient’s chin lumps.
Lipoma can occur in the parts of human body containing fat, the tumor body has clear boundary, soft texture, and can grow gradually, usually without conscious symptoms. Sebaceous cysts are formed when the sebaceous ducts are obstructed and the contents gradually increase, and may occur in the neck. An elastic, hard, movable foreign body may appear under the skin.
In addition, in thyroid diseases such as thyroid adenoma or nodular goiter, a lump that moves with swallowing and is tough can be found on examination.
There are many other reasons for lumps in the neck and neckline, and it is recommended that you seek medical attention in time to find out the cause of the lumps and carry out targeted treatment.