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What Causes Slight Variation In The Size Of The Collar Bone With No Pain?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2014
Question: One week ago today I noticed that my right collarbone ( right medial clavicle) is larger than the left. I am so concerned that this is sinister and am terrified to go to my doctor as I've just had a very close relative died & I just can't face dealing with more bad news. There is no pain. It's not noticeable by others but I can feel the difference. I don't think it's a lymph node but maybe it is but it more like the bone itself. I have been prodding it for a full week which probably isn't a good idea. I just need some peace of mind if possible as I am terrified ....Please help me. I'm really anxious about it.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Normal variation. Not worrisome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The slight variation in the size of the collar bone with no pain and no recent increase in the size is not worrisome.This is just a normal physiological variation. This is not suggestive of any pathology.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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What Causes Slight Variation In The Size Of The Collar Bone With No Pain?

Brief Answer: Normal variation. Not worrisome. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The slight variation in the size of the collar bone with no pain and no recent increase in the size is not worrisome.This is just a normal physiological variation. This is not suggestive of any pathology. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal