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What Is The Lump On The Left Clavicle?

For about 5 months I have had burning and pain in my left arm that came and went in severity. Recently it became more oronounced and yesterday I noticed a lump, long and spongy, on the top of my left clavicle. When I massage it my arm burns... any advice?
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of the lump on the left clavicle with pain in left arm, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like chronic infections, viral infection, skin infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!

2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or dermatofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!
     
3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like hemangioma or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!

DON'T RUB IT; IT CAN CAUSE INFECTION! Better apply cold compress or ice on it!

I suggest you to see a doctor and go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Is The Lump On The Left Clavicle?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of the lump on the left clavicle with pain in left arm, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like chronic infections, viral infection, skin infections, tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma or dermatofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like hemangioma or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also! DON T RUB IT; IT CAN CAUSE INFECTION! Better apply cold compress or ice on it! I suggest you to see a doctor and go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.