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Suggest Remedy For Lump In Collarbone

Posted on Fri, 4 Dec 2015

Question: I have a lump near my collarbone

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need further details.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Lump behind or near collar bone can be a lymph node swelling, a sebaceous cyst or lipoma.
I need to know following details to help you better:
1. Since when are you having this?
2. Is it static or increasing in size?
3. Is the lump easily movable?
4. Any history of tuberculosis?
5. Any weight loss, fever,cough?
Revert with the asked details for a better help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 minutes later)

I noticed about 1 month ago it seems to have grown it does not move.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get FNAC.

Detailed Answer:
It seems to me a lipoma which is a swelling of fat and doesn't require any treatment.
However to be sure we need to examine the swelling.
So you need to see your doctor who would evaluate the swelling and would order a Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) if he feels that swelling is doubtful.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar