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What Is The Treatment For A Lump In The Shoulder?

I have a lump that was in the shoulder area, on the muscle between the shoulder and neck. Over the past year, the lump (which feels to be about 1.5 inches) has actually moved about 4 inches further down my back, but doesn't appear any larger. Can a lump move?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, immaterial of whether the lump moved or not, I would refer you to a general surgeon for a clinical examination and a possible FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) for an initial diagnosis, followed later by an excision biopsy electively. Further management would depend on the reports.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Is The Treatment For A Lump In The Shoulder?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, immaterial of whether the lump moved or not, I would refer you to a general surgeon for a clinical examination and a possible FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) for an initial diagnosis, followed later by an excision biopsy electively. Further management would depend on the reports. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.