text: You should have that check out by an ultrasound. When you press on the lump does it hurt?  How big would you estimate the lump is?  How long have you had it?  And does it hurt when you swallow?\nSome lumps are benign, but some may be cancerous.  If you have a swollen neck, you might have thyroid hormone problems.  Either way (lump or swollen gland), it should be treated as a serious problem.\nI had felt 2 lumps in my neck.  I had it checked out with an ultrasound.  It was benign, but it was caused from pimple/acne drainage.  The thyroid and lympatic system are all very sensitive areas for women.\nPlease have it checked by a physician.  You don't want it to grow to be a bigger problem.