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What Does Lump On Right Collarbone Indicate?

I have a pea-sized lump on my right collarbone about halfway between my neck and the tip of my shoulder. I just noticed it today. There is no pain and it seems to move from the notch of my collarbone about a quarter inch over my collarbone. What could it be.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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It could be a simple swelling containing fat tissue... or sebaceous cyst or enlargedlymph node....

Enlargement of lymphnode usually occurs follwing infection or fever of its nearby region or due to hidden cancer in the body....

But to confirm the swelling that u have mentioned we should go for sonographic examination first and along with routine blood investigation. ... to decide further treatment plan
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What Does Lump On Right Collarbone Indicate?

It could be a simple swelling containing fat tissue... or sebaceous cyst or enlargedlymph node.... Enlargement of lymphnode usually occurs follwing infection or fever of its nearby region or due to hidden cancer in the body.... But to confirm the swelling that u have mentioned we should go for sonographic examination first and along with routine blood investigation. ... to decide further treatment plan