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A painless hard mass in the neck about 4 cm above the clavicle in a 60 year old heavy smoker - Where should the doctor examine too?
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∙ 16y ago
It could a few things. It could be a tumor (may be malignant or benign). It also could be a swollen lymph node, however generally these tend to be painful. It could also be a cyst which is just a fluid filled cavity. It could also be a goiter, due to a deficiency in iodine or Graves disease. The doctor will most likely palpate (feel) the lump, as well as around the rest of your neck and upper body. He or she will also probably order blood tests to see if anything is abnormal. They also may do an ultrasound or an MRI to see what it looks like. Another diagnostic procedure commonly done is a biopsy. This will be done to see what is inside the lump, as well as to rule out cancer (as biopsies are the only definitive way to diagnose if it is cancer or not). Hope everything works out!
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