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Suggest Treatment For Lump Above Collarbone

I have a gumball size lump above my collarbone near my neck on the left side. it hurts and is sore and has spread to hurt my collarbone and shoulder and is tender and hurts when I press down on it. I noticed it yesterday morning after I got my flu shot the day before and it is still there. what is it??
Sat, 31 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
It can be a hematoma that is collection of blood. Other possibilities are lymph node. I would recommend you to get it examined by doctor. You might need antibiotics.
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Suggest Treatment For Lump Above Collarbone

It can be a hematoma that is collection of blood. Other possibilities are lymph node. I would recommend you to get it examined by doctor. You might need antibiotics.