Hi All,

Hoping someone can put my mind at ease...

I noticed a small lump on the right side of my neck about 3-4 months ago when I was living in Italy. After having a battery of blood tests, all of which were fine, the doctor concluded that it was just 'one of those things' and that it would go away over time. Three to four weeks later, and with the lump no smaller, I followed up with the same doctor who recommended a scan. The scan revealed the following: normal-sized lobes with a homogenous echostructure. No changes to bilateral salivary glands. In the laterocervical area, bilaterally, the presence of reactive lymph nodes is appreciated, maximum diameter 17 mm. The specialist conducting the scan said I had nothing to worry about and that I just had a bit of inflammation. 

Fast forward two months and the lump is still there, although no bigger (maybe marginally smaller). However, what really concerns me is that I have also had hoarseness for the past two to three months. I thought it was just a lack of fluid because I exercise a lot, but no matter how much I drink, it never seems to go away entirely. I now also have some soreness in my neck when I eat hot or spicy food...

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! 

Best,

KR