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What Causes A Lump On The Collarbone?
My son has a lump the 4x4 inches on his right clavicle close to his throat. He has had 2 MRI and 2 CT scans. Two days ago the doctor inserted a needle to try and get a sample but was not able to . The doctors are saying that there is a fungus growing on the bone and that is eating away at the clavicle they are now looking at surgery what would you suggest
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
Hello,
Surgery is the right and only treatment. It will help also doing biopsy which will lead to proper diagnosis and prognosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Surgery is the right and only treatment. It will help also doing biopsy which will lead to proper diagnosis and prognosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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