Buffalo Hump
Hump behind the shoulders is a lump of fat on the back of the neck.
Alternative Names
Buffalo hump; Dorsocervical fat pad
Considerations
A hump behind the shoulders by itself is not a sign of any one, specific condition. The doctor must consider this along with other symptoms and test results.
Common Causes
- Certain drugs used to treat AIDS
- Extended use of certain steroid medicines, including prednisone, cortisone, and hydrocortisone
- Extreme obesity
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