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What Is It Lymph Node Or A Lipoma?
Question: hi. I have a hard thing on my upper trap. I would say it’s a lump, but it feels more flat and oval to me. It doesn’t show above the skin unless I play with it and then it becomes tender and swollen. I have no idea how long it’s been there for. But as far as I know, it doesn’t really move when I play with it either.
Brief Answer:
A lymph node or a lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the hard thing or lump on your upper trap most probably can be a lymph node or a lipoma.
I think you need to do an ultrasound of it and a total blood count with formula.
You can upload the ultrasound report and blood count here and I can give you a better advice on it .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
A lymph node or a lipoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that the hard thing or lump on your upper trap most probably can be a lymph node or a lipoma.
I think you need to do an ultrasound of it and a total blood count with formula.
You can upload the ultrasound report and blood count here and I can give you a better advice on it .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
Hi, thank you for the response. Whenever I play with it, it swells the surrounding tissue. Is that normal?
Brief Answer:
Possibly because of inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
If it is an inflammatory lymph node it may swells a bit if you touch it because it may cause inflammation.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Possibly because of inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
If it is an inflammatory lymph node it may swells a bit if you touch it because it may cause inflammation.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr. Yogesh D
So as of right now, I shouldn't be afraid of sarcoma? I appreciate the help. I have had a bit of a panic attack about it today. The lump isn't above the surface. It is hard and flat which is odd to me.
Brief Answer:
Not much possibility of sarcoma.
Detailed Answer:
I don't think that it can be sarcoma.
As I mentioned above I think an ultrasound and a total blood count with formula may be needed.
Not much possibility of sarcoma.
Detailed Answer:
I don't think that it can be sarcoma.
As I mentioned above I think an ultrasound and a total blood count with formula may be needed.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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