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puffy neck in children

We have a 13 yr. old neighbor girl who comes to visit when our granddaughters are here.  I couldn't help but notice that her neck was puffy.  In between where the lines are in her neck, it is puffy.  Does she have cancer or something or a thyroid problem?
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144586 tn?1284666164
There is a chance this is a thyroid problem or goiter. It sometimes develops with very health conscious people who don't use iodized salt. In any event it should be evaluated by a physician. It is unlikely to be cancer.
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2136621 tn?1355121987
You should ask her Folks to get her to a Doctor.....just say you have noticed the swelling in her neck and concerned ;)
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