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How To Treat A Pea Sized Lump In Between Shoulder And Neck?
I have a pea-sized lump in between my shoulder and neck. (left side) I asked my doctor about it months ago, and she said that it's nothing to worry about it will go away over time. It's been almost a year since I've had it. It looks like its filled with puss...there is no pain though. I've tried putting a face cloth dipped in hot water on it to try and drain it. But it doesn't do anything. Should I be worried?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi
As per your description, it looks like Lipoma. It is accumulation of fat.
It doesn't look like Infection as it will not present for 1 year without causing pain.
Please consult your Surgeon, get examined clinically. Get the swelling removed and send it for histopathological examination ( Biopsy ). Exact diagnosis will be confirmed.
Nothing to worry.
Regards
As per your description, it looks like Lipoma. It is accumulation of fat.
It doesn't look like Infection as it will not present for 1 year without causing pain.
Please consult your Surgeon, get examined clinically. Get the swelling removed and send it for histopathological examination ( Biopsy ). Exact diagnosis will be confirmed.
Nothing to worry.
Regards
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