How Can A Pea-sized Lump On The Shoulder Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 7 Mar 2018

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Question : Hi, I have had a stiff neck that now is causing shoulder pain. I feel a hard pea size lump on my shoulder. Have been taking ibuprofen. Most concerned about the pea size bump. Also, have hx of colon cancer. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be small subcutaneous swelling.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A small pea sized bump on the shoulder is likely to be due to a small subcutaneous swelling like a subcutaneous cyst or a lipoma. A direct examination will help in confirming the diagnosis. In case the swelling is increasing in size or is painful then infection needs to be ruled out.

I hope this answers your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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