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Without knowing the details, it's hard to make any sort of a judgment. It's technically always possible for a lump like that to be cancerous, BUT it's much more likely that it's an enlarged lymph node. Have it checked by a physician as soon as you can, more for your own assurance than for any other reason. Nurse Z
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Soft but large swollen area above your collar bone should you be concerned?
Probably cancer...
What causes pain left side above collar bone?
One thing that can cause left side of neck pain above a collar bone could be a stiff neck. If the pain does not go away, one should see a doctor.
What is a supraclavicular incision?
Supra means abonve and clavicle is collar bone. Supraclavicle incision is an incision above the collar bone.
Other names for clavicle?
That is the scientific/ medical name for the collar bone
What causes swollen gland above collar bone?
Swollen glands above the collar bone can occur for many reasons. One of the main reasons is illness, such as a virus, or a bacterial infection of the throat.
What could a small pea sized knot on lower left side of neck just above my collar bone be?
Could be a small skin infection, a swollen lymph-node, or a cyst. Regardless, you should have it checked by a doctor since this could be anything from a simple skin infection to a sign of cancer.
What part of the body is located above the woman's breast?
The clavicle or collar-bone.
What are the correct names for the thigh bone and the collar bone?
The "thigh" bone = Femur The "collar" bone = Clavical
What are the reasons for a bone scan?
If you are getting a bone scan there could be a few reasons. they could be looking for osteoarthritis, arthritis, fracture, bone cancer , or metastatic cancer.
Could you have a bone spur on collar bone near clavicle at base of neck?
Very Rare but yes...
What diseases could the skeletal bone do?
Give you bone cancer
What is the hip bone and the collar bone called?
The hip bone is called the pelvis and the collar bone is called the clavicle.
