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What Causes Milky Fluid Oozing From Side Of My Neck?

Milky (pure White) fluid oozing from the side of the neck,on the shoulder,where drainage tube was placed after Tongue SCC surgery.Tube came out 10 days ago,with no oozing since.Then in the past three days,a boill-like oedema appeared,developping a White head.Now it oozes quite constantly,big drop after big drop forming.Should I be worried?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

The white fluid coming out is the lymphangiocele.

You should do a laboratory tests to diagnose the condition. Laboratory can confirm the diagnosis by microscopic and chemical examination.

Only proper surgery can cure this condition. Medical management can only give temporary benefit.

I suspect that your first surgery is not proper so that it recurred.

You can maintian good hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. This will prevent the infections.

Your current goal is to avoid the infection. Once you received proper surgery all your problem will be cured.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Causes Milky Fluid Oozing From Side Of My Neck?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. The white fluid coming out is the lymphangiocele. You should do a laboratory tests to diagnose the condition. Laboratory can confirm the diagnosis by microscopic and chemical examination. Only proper surgery can cure this condition. Medical management can only give temporary benefit. I suspect that your first surgery is not proper so that it recurred. You can maintian good hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing. This will prevent the infections. Your current goal is to avoid the infection. Once you received proper surgery all your problem will be cured. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.