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Suggest Treatment For Hard Lump Found Between Clavicle And Sternum

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Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Question: hard lump where clavicle meets sternum. Threw a golf club and noticed a twinge. Is this lump result of injury?
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be haematoma.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Because of force that you have used a haematoma might have formed.
Xray and Ultrasound of the affected area will give a clue.
Please consult a Orthopaedician, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Hard Lump Found Between Clavicle And Sternum

Brief Answer: It could be haematoma. Detailed Answer: Hi Because of force that you have used a haematoma might have formed. Xray and Ultrasound of the affected area will give a clue. Please consult a Orthopaedician, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards