text: i have a kind of lump in my throat what is it? i have a lump in the right half of my throat, right beside where the adams apple would be if i were male, when i push on it i feel it kinda ripple like there were  ripples going over  a speed bump, does anyone have this and what could it be 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? some 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. i 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. please have it checked by a physician.  you don't want it to grow to be a bigger problem.