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How To Cure A Small Lump Noticed On The Collar Bone?

I ve had a small lump on my collar bone for a few months now (very small in size)....noticed within the last couple days that it has gotten larger (about the size of a dime)....I poked at it a little bit and some puss came out of it that had a bit of an odor....just wondering what are the possibilities of what that could be?!?! The lump is also not that hard and kinda hurts...
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
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Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.
I studied your query in full details.I understood your health concerns.
With whatever details are given by you,the lump on the collar bone seems to be Sebaceous cyst,as it was present for almost for few months with rotten cheesy matter giving bad pungent odour as you poked it out.
Treatment-
I would advise you to consult a Surgeon,who after proper antibiotic cover and anti-inflammatory drugs,would do total excison of the Sebaceous cyst.
Hope this would help you to get rid of the anxiety with this query.
Welcome to HCM in this regard by any further query.
Have a good health and early recovery.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Consultant.
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How To Cure A Small Lump Noticed On The Collar Bone?

Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details.I understood your health concerns. With whatever details are given by you,the lump on the collar bone seems to be Sebaceous cyst,as it was present for almost for few months with rotten cheesy matter giving bad pungent odour as you poked it out. Treatment- I would advise you to consult a Surgeon,who after proper antibiotic cover and anti-inflammatory drugs,would do total excison of the Sebaceous cyst. Hope this would help you to get rid of the anxiety with this query. Welcome to HCM in this regard by any further query. Have a good health and early recovery. Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Consultant.