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What Causes Bruising On Head Extending To Collarbone After A Fall?
After a fall causing a lump on back of head seen by medical staff -soreness but no other symptoms a few days later lump went down quite a bit still sore, saw Dr. for checkup he saw bruising on side of head and neck he said was typical and to cont. to watch for symptoms. 2 days later bruising Colorado has extended to collarbone. Is this a concern?_
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Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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superficial soft tissue injury can cause hematoma underneath and it extends under the skin.if no pain such bruise usually does not cause any harm.
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