Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Growing Lump On The Back Of Neck, Blood Clots In Left Arm. Is This Cancer ?
I have a lump on the back of my neck and I have had this for almost two years. I've told doctors but they say its nothing to worry about. But when I got blood clots In my left arm ive just been getting sicker. My legs and feet swell up and ever since that's happened my lump on my neck has swelled up and gottn larger.. Could this mean I have can cancer or leukemia?
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
Hello,
Lump in the back of the neck can arise from the skin, subcutaneous plane (deep to the skin) either from fat or fibrous tissue or bone. Because of the consistency and mobility we can differentiate each. It is there for 2 years now increases in size.
Clinical examination and CT will differentiate the cause of swelling.
The blood clots and pedal edema needs investigation of your vascular system.
The swelling increases in size recently and your vascular system involvement need investigation immediately. As per your statement both are not cancer or lukemia
Treatment is as per the results.
Best wishes
Lump in the back of the neck can arise from the skin, subcutaneous plane (deep to the skin) either from fat or fibrous tissue or bone. Because of the consistency and mobility we can differentiate each. It is there for 2 years now increases in size.
Clinical examination and CT will differentiate the cause of swelling.
The blood clots and pedal edema needs investigation of your vascular system.
The swelling increases in size recently and your vascular system involvement need investigation immediately. As per your statement both are not cancer or lukemia
Treatment is as per the results.
Best wishes
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Deep vein thrombosis
Loading Online Doctors....