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What Does Swollen Lump In The Hollow Of Neck Imply?

I have noticed a swelling lump in the hollow of my neck in line with the collarbone my friend noticed it as she hadn t seen me for awhile and I said I have noticed it for ages but I think it s more noticeable now my thyroid tests always come back normal so not sure what it could be if anything other than fatty deposits
posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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Hi,
It seems that you might be having enlarged supra clavicular lymph nodes producing swelling and fullness in that region.
It indicates that you might be having some infection in surrounding area like axilla, chest, neck.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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What Does Swollen Lump In The Hollow Of Neck Imply?

Hi, It seems that you might be having enlarged supra clavicular lymph nodes producing swelling and fullness in that region. It indicates that you might be having some infection in surrounding area like axilla, chest, neck. Consult your doctor and get examined. Ok and take care.