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What Causes A Painful Ball Under The Clavicle Near The Shoulder?

Posted on Thu, 12 May 2016

Question: Hi i have a kind of ball under my claviclle near my shoulder, its a ball i can move and not painful its must be around 1 cm...what it can be???

Answered by Dr. Rishi (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It sounds like a Lipoma. Either show to Surgeon or send photo.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This sounds like a Lipoma. It is a lump made up of fat cells and is completely harmless and happens to be the commonest lumps in the body anywhere. It still is however an uncommon location for the same.
I suggest you get it examined by a Surgeon to be sure. Clinical examination should be enough for diagnosis and if there is a doubt then your doctor would advice an FNAC test, which is done by putting a very fine needle into the lump and aspirating the cells and then examining it under a microscope.
This would give us better idea what it is.
Or you could send me a photo of the lump and it would give us better idea.
There is no need to worry as it sounds completely benign.
Take care and do let me know if there are other queries on this issue.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (10 minutes later)

Its not big and i can move it quite a lot, its look like a ball and its not painfull... you say its uncommon location so what i can be else?i guess if i send you a photo you could not see cause its not that big, could it be a lymphome?

Answered by Dr. Rishi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It would be a Lipoma. Get yourself examined.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Good to hear from you so soon.
No doubt it is an unusual location but Lipomas can occur almost anywhere in the body. The fact that you can move it around almost confirms that it is a Lipoma.
If it is causing any problems or cosmetic issues then it can be removed by a very minor surgery.
Photo if wont be able to show the lesion then it would be better to get it examined by a Surgeon who would be able to confirm the diagnosis.
All the best and I am always here for your help and advice.
Take care and always be healthy,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (23 minutes later)

in case of cancer i could not move it easily?

Answered by Dr. Rishi (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, it does not look like cancer at all.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That is perfectly right.
In case of cancer it would not move much.
Do not worry.
If there is any doubt then the FNAC test would be able to clarify it.
Or better yet you can get it removed surgically and send the entire lump for a Biopsy which would be able to tell you in totality what it was.
Do not worry at all.
Just see your Surgeon and he will guide you in a similar manner.
Take care and do let me know.
Dr Rishi.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (23 hours later)

Hi,

I dont know if you re online but i just wanted to let you know than i will go check tomorrow the ball, still worry it could be lymphoma or hodgkin disease, i pray it will not be too important... i will lot tired since couple of months and dispressed a bit , by the way i will keep in touch with you...thanks

Answered by Dr. Rishi (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
All the best

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Good to hear from you.
I was XXXXXXX for a bit, sorry for that.
All the best for the check up and please do let me know. would want to hear from you the good news soon.
Take care.
Dr Rishi, XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Rishi (6 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Same u suggested it was a lipoma, thank you for your support.

Answered by Dr. Rishi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Great news. All the best.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Good to know that.
I hope you are satisfied and your worries are put to rest.
I wish you well in future and if I can help in future do let me know.
Take care and be healthy.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak