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What Causes Swelling In Neck & Collar Bone?
I have this odd swelling in the base of my neck around collar bone area, I just simply feel swollen could this be an allergy as I get out of breath and just feel as though my throat is gonna swell shut when these areas get obviously puffy and noticeable. my family dr. said its just fatty tissue build up.What casue
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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I have read your query.
you may need to rule out lymph node infection leading to enlarged node's.
As per your doctor there can be possibility of lipoma which may not require treatment.
blood investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.RA TEST along with MRI may help to confirm diagnosis.
Another possibility of lymphoma.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
I have read your query.
you may need to rule out lymph node infection leading to enlarged node's.
As per your doctor there can be possibility of lipoma which may not require treatment.
blood investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.RA TEST along with MRI may help to confirm diagnosis.
Another possibility of lymphoma.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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