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Why Do I Have A Lump On My Right Shoulder Clavicle Bone Making It Painful?
I have a lump on my right shoulder clavicle bone. I had surgery, where a plate and screws were inserted. A year and a half later the plate was taken out. Ive been In pain over 3 years. I have a Bump on my shoulder, my shoulder is swollen and tingles some days. My Dr want an xray ASAP.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi! As per your description I would like to think of infection and related abscess formation in region and it is necessary to an x-ray and microbiological tests from the aspirate from the lump ASAP to determine the line of management.
Therefore, please do the x-ray as per your doctor's advice and discuss the necessary step. Regards,
Therefore, please do the x-ray as per your doctor's advice and discuss the necessary step. Regards,
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