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What Could A CT Revealed Soft Tissue Swelling On Collar Bone Indicate?

I have a neck mass that above my left collar bone that changes size. Yesterday, it was almost gone, now it is back. I have had blood work and a CT scan. Lymphonia, lung disease, thyroid disease have been initally ruled out. The CT scan showed soft tissue swelling. What could be the cause/
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Hello,
It sounds like you may have some sort of cyst. These are usually not a serious problem. Cancer and lymph nodes do not swell up and go down like this.
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What Could A CT Revealed Soft Tissue Swelling On Collar Bone Indicate?

Hello, It sounds like you may have some sort of cyst. These are usually not a serious problem. Cancer and lymph nodes do not swell up and go down like this. Regards