What Causes Soft Lump On Collarbone?

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

Question: My 1 year old grandson has a soft lump on his collarbone. It is not painful when touched and only appeared a day or two ago. He is very active and appears happy and content. What is this?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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If there is no discontinuity in colar bone (clavicle ) it is unlikely to be due to fracture.

It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information

1. Is there any redness and discolouration of overlying skin ?

2. Is there any deformity or discontinuity in colar done ?

3. Is the swelling associated with crying while trying to feel the swelling over collar bone.

4. Providing clinical photograph will be helpful

Exact diagnosis will depend on visual and clinical examination

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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