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What Are The Possible Treatments For Pain In Lymph Nodes Around Clavicle And Bone Muscle (arm And Shoulder )?

I've had a bulge, like a lump but soft, right side above clavicle x 1 year. Pain in lymph nodes around clavicle and bone/muscle pain in right arm and shoulder, fatigue. normal mammogram, normal thyroid function tests. Does not respond to NSAIDS or other pain reliever, even a Lortab. Scared. No family or personal history of any cancers. I am 50 yrs old.
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Hello,
Is is very difficult to diagnose the lump above the clavicle without any physical examination.
As you it as soft, it may not be a cancer or bony growth.
Probably it may be from muscle or other soft tissue.
As it is there for more than a year and is also soft, it is most likely to be a benign condition like lipoma or other soft tissue swellings.
If you are my patient, i would refer you to following investigations after complete examination
1. x- Ray chest
2. CT and MRI Chest and neck
3. Excision biopsy or fine-needle aspirate- depends upon the physical findings

Then i will refer you to a surgeon for further management.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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What Are The Possible Treatments For Pain In Lymph Nodes Around Clavicle And Bone Muscle (arm And Shoulder )?

Hello, Is is very difficult to diagnose the lump above the clavicle without any physical examination. As you it as soft, it may not be a cancer or bony growth. Probably it may be from muscle or other soft tissue. As it is there for more than a year and is also soft, it is most likely to be a benign condition like lipoma or other soft tissue swellings. If you are my patient, i would refer you to following investigations after complete examination 1. x- Ray chest 2. CT and MRI Chest and neck 3. Excision biopsy or fine-needle aspirate- depends upon the physical findings Then i will refer you to a surgeon for further management. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.