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What Causes Painful Bump Between Clavicle And Sternum?

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Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Question: 2 cm round firm bump between clavicle and sternum at times causing pain radiating to shoulder
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This can be enlarged lymph node. Ultrasound is advisable.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Lump in this location is an alarming symptom. Its because this might be enlarged lymph node. Unfortunately in some cases lymph node in this location is a sign of cancer. Breast cancer is possible and should be ruled out at first.
That is why I suggest you to do not wait with it. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible and have breasts, armpits and mentioned area ultrasound done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (16 minutes later)
thank you for your answer. i have been unable to get a reaction from my primary dr. to this condition. who should i go to? osteopath?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gynecologist, Oncologist or just General Surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Gynecologist, Oncologist or just General Surgeon should help you in this matter.

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Painful Bump Between Clavicle And Sternum?

Brief Answer: This can be enlarged lymph node. Ultrasound is advisable. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Lump in this location is an alarming symptom. Its because this might be enlarged lymph node. Unfortunately in some cases lymph node in this location is a sign of cancer. Breast cancer is possible and should be ruled out at first. That is why I suggest you to do not wait with it. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible and have breasts, armpits and mentioned area ultrasound done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.