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Question: Hi! I have found a hard bony swelling at the end of my clavicle by my sternum!! It doesn't hurt or cause me any discomfort, so is it something I should be concerned with?!?
Brief Answer:
Can be a sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A hard bony swelling at the end of clavicle can be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. A direct examination is necessary to find out the cause and to comment whether it is worrisome or not. it is best to get it examined and find out
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A hard bony swelling at the end of clavicle can be a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma. A direct examination is necessary to find out the cause and to comment whether it is worrisome or not. it is best to get it examined and find out
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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