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What Causes A Lump On The Shoulder Which Is Hard And Sore?

I have a small lump on my shoulder that has developed within the past 2 weeks. It feels hard to the touch and is a bit sore. Otherwise, no pain. I see my primary care doctor for physical in about 3 weeks. I am female, 71 years and have enjoyed very good health. Could this be something as simple as an abcess?
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query.
Considering your description this may be benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Then it there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. However if there is redness and pus secretion then it may indicate an abscess and it should be urgently surgically drained and antibiotics may be required so you need to visit ER in this case.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes A Lump On The Shoulder Which Is Hard And Sore?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. Considering your description this may be benign subcutaneous lesion such as lipoma, fibroma or atheroma and if there are no skin changes such as redness, pus discharge or pain and fever then you should not be worried since it can be easily surgically removed under local anesthesia. Then it there are doubts it can be sent to the patohistologic analysis. However if there is redness and pus secretion then it may indicate an abscess and it should be urgently surgically drained and antibiotics may be required so you need to visit ER in this case. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.