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What Causes A Soft Lump On Upper Chest Below Collar Bone?

A soft lump appeared overnight on upper chest just below my collar bone. It is about the size of a 50c piece. No pain. Was painting and moving furniture for past 2 days. Im a female 41 5 6" weight 125 just had mamogram in april results clear. Thank you for any information.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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HI,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-IN my opinion,this lump of 50 c size on the upper chest below collar bone is not to be worried,as your recent mammogram is normal.3-This lump could be existing there and was noticed after your exertions 2 days back .3-a-Cause of this lump could be existant fibroadenosis in the upper breast.Exertional stress could have made it noticiable by you.4-So dont worry ,as it does not hurt you.4-a-Still I would advise you to keep a watch on it especially before and after the periods.4-b-I would advise you to show your doctor -surgeon, if it hurts or grows more painlessly or with pain.3-Dear ,cause of this lump is -fibrodenosis -a hormonal change in the breast , which is painless in most cases and is noticed by the exertional stress in your case.5-If you worry I would advise you to consult a ER Surgeon-doctor, who would rule out the medical causes, and would excise the tumour .7-Hope this would solve yoru query to your satisfaction.8-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!
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What Causes A Soft Lump On Upper Chest Below Collar Bone?

HI,Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM.1-I have studied your query in depth.2-IN my opinion,this lump of 50 c size on the upper chest below collar bone is not to be worried,as your recent mammogram is normal.3-This lump could be existing there and was noticed after your exertions 2 days back .3-a-Cause of this lump could be existant fibroadenosis in the upper breast.Exertional stress could have made it noticiable by you.4-So dont worry ,as it does not hurt you.4-a-Still I would advise you to keep a watch on it especially before and after the periods.4-b-I would advise you to show your doctor -surgeon, if it hurts or grows more painlessly or with pain.3-Dear ,cause of this lump is -fibrodenosis -a hormonal change in the breast , which is painless in most cases and is noticed by the exertional stress in your case.5-If you worry I would advise you to consult a ER Surgeon-doctor, who would rule out the medical causes, and would excise the tumour .7-Hope this would solve yoru query to your satisfaction.8-Wellcome for more queries to me On HCM.Thnks once again for your inquisitive query.Have a Good Day..!!