What Does A Lump In The Collarbone Indicate?
Unlikely to be malignancy
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Dear Ms,
There is definitely no cause to be worried about. Right side Supraclavicular (above the collar bone) lymph nodes are rarely malignant.
Left side nodes could be due to metastasis from internal abdominal organs.
As the history is of short duration (2 weeks), the nodes are freely XXXXXXX and possible to get around, I would consider the possibility of non specific reactive lymphadenistis more likely.
Had you been my patient, I would have done the following
1. Ultrasound of Neck
2. Chest X Ray
3. FNAC( Fine needle aspiration of the lymph node)
Before proceeding with CAT scan, FNAC is definitely called for, it will give the possibility/cause for enlargement of node.
I would suggest you to discuss it with your Physician. Also do get back to me with details of all the reports.
Awaiting your response
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Surgeon
FNAC and Chest X ray before CT
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms,
Right supraclavicular node or Level V node of neck. Majority of drainage of Oesophagus, mediatinum, chest and lungs goes through Thoracic duct and is drained in Left Branchiocephalic vein. It usually causes enlargement of Left Supraclavicular node also known as Virchow node.
Getting FNAC will definitely reveal the nature and cause of enlargement. I usually go for CT scan when FNAC report is inconclusive or there is any suspicious lesion in chest as demonstrated on Chest X ray.
So would suggest you to get a FNAC in consultation with your Physician.
Request you to keep me updated about the development. It will more likely turn out to be reactive Lymphadenitis.
Take care
Best Regards
Deepak