Noticed Lump Near Collar Bone That Is Sometimes Painful. What Is The Cure?

Posted on Sun, 1 Dec 2013

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Question : Yes i found a lump on my upper right chest near the collar bone its not on the outside its on the inside and sometimes i get pain near my shoulder blades

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXXX i advise you to see a doctor, as an examination will give an idea what it is, if it a lump, an FNAC can tell what it is. It might be a simple lipoma or it might be an abscess, neurofibroma, and a numerous conditions.

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

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

I asked a doctor on here and he said it might be a lympnode and might need a biopsy

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (16 hours later)

Brief Answer: FNAC or Biopsy is required Detailed Answer: See, as I said, a physical examination can clear the doubt of whether it's a lump or lymph node. So its always advisable to get it biopsied to see what it is. I advise you to go for biopsy, if your doctor confirms on examination that it is a lymph node. Hope this helps you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E