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What Causes Lump On The Shoulder Associated With Swelling And Pain?
Hi , My father age 59 underwent heart bypass(TVD) 6 weeks ago, using BIMA grafts . Last night he developed a lump on the top of the shoulder (this is the same arm which was used for graft). The lump is accompanied with some swelling and is painful to touch. please advice
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
Hi,Good Morning,Thanks for your query to My-HCM Clinic.I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.
My opinion of your illnessBIMA-arterial leak with Sero-hematoma with infection.
-associated cellulitis would cause pain on touch.
-Advise-You should consult the concerned cardio-surgeon who would do MRI and would plan for its decompression and control.
-Hope this would help you to recover from worry-some query.
Wish you a Fast Recovey.Wellcome to HCM again.
My opinion of your illnessBIMA-arterial leak with Sero-hematoma with infection.
-associated cellulitis would cause pain on touch.
-Advise-You should consult the concerned cardio-surgeon who would do MRI and would plan for its decompression and control.
-Hope this would help you to recover from worry-some query.
Wish you a Fast Recovey.Wellcome to HCM again.
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