What Causes A Lump On The Collar Bone While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017

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Thu, 25 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi doctor,
I'm XXXXXXX I'm a breastfeeding mom and the baby is 4weeks old. I have developed a lump 2 inches below my collar bone on the left side.
Please let me know how to get rid of it.

Regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Is it in the breast

Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting the query,

Is the lump you are complaining of in the breast tissue, or on the chest wall above the breast? By the complaints you are complaining of it looks like a lymph node enlargement.

Do you have pain associated with it?
Any pain in the lump?

Revert back so that i can help you accurately.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Hi doctor,

It's just above the breast and 2inches below the collar bone and it's painless it moves when I try to press it.

regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Just a lymphnode.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX

It would be just a lymph node, Need not worry about it. It will cure by it's own. If you notice any change in size or any pain then you should get it examined by a surgeon.

If possible you can attach the image of the swelling, just to reassure it is lymph node swelling only.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Hi doctor,
I have attached the images please have a look.
regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like lipoma.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXXXX

I have gone through the attached images,

The Swelling looks like lipoma, Need not worry about it. If you want to get it removed due to cosmetic purpose then you should consult a surgeon. Or else it doesn't cause any problem to you.

Any issue do follow up

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng