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Does A Humerus Fracture Cause Swelling In The Neck?

I just noticed I have a swollen area in the neck, in the front. You can t see it, I can only feel it with my fingers if I touch it. It doesn t hurt nor does my throat hurt. At first I thought it was a lump but if I stretch my neck out it seems to go away. Four months ago I broke my humerus in my left shoulder, it s healing on its own with no surgery. Could it be related? I am a breast cancer survivor, I had a bilateral mastectomy 6 years ago, therefore, any kind of lump scares me. Thank you for your time!
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Hi,

Humerus fracture does not cause neck swelling.

It may be an enlarged lymph node. You can consult a general surgeon and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does A Humerus Fracture Cause Swelling In The Neck?

Hi, Humerus fracture does not cause neck swelling. It may be an enlarged lymph node. You can consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.