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What Causes Swelling Above Clavicle Bone?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Question: I have swelling above my clavicle bone the size of a plum on both sides. I have night sweats where I wake up drenched in sweat. I am 48 have RA and take arava. Could it be serious? I am really tired too
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This could be serious so do investigation quickly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have studied your case.

As per your symptoms there is possibility of lymph node involvement leading to swelling over both collar bones.
Lymph node involvement can be due to infection, lymphoma, and malignancy.
I will advise to do blood investigation and FNAC of swelling should be done and lymphangiography.
If required CT scan or PET scan for early diagnosis and treatment.

Continue your treatment for RA this can be associated with RA, but you will need to rule out other possibilities.
This could be serious so do investigation quickly.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Swelling Above Clavicle Bone?

Brief Answer: This could be serious so do investigation quickly. Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. As per your symptoms there is possibility of lymph node involvement leading to swelling over both collar bones. Lymph node involvement can be due to infection, lymphoma, and malignancy. I will advise to do blood investigation and FNAC of swelling should be done and lymphangiography. If required CT scan or PET scan for early diagnosis and treatment. Continue your treatment for RA this can be associated with RA, but you will need to rule out other possibilities. This could be serious so do investigation quickly. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.