What is the large lump above my collar bone?
Patient: Hi I have a large lump on my left side right above my collar bone next to my neck, it is soft. Went to the doc and he said soft tissue should disappear in 2 weeks it has been 3 still have it. I have been icing it no results. I am 66, 5' 8 164 lbs. Thanks Doctor: Welcome to Healthcare magicI am Dr Fahim, and I will help you with your problem     I have gone through your question. What I comprehend are, there is a large swelling above left collar bone, for the last 3 weeks. More information is needed for better understanding of the swelling- How this lump developed, gradual or sudden?- Any association with trauma?- Is it painful?- What is its consistency, soft/firm or hard?- Whether it is mobile or fixed?- Any recent history of throat infection?- Any history of fever, weight loss?     With available information it appears to be enlarge inferior cervical lymph nodes. If there is no recent history of throat infection or cough and it is not disappearing with time,You will need an excisional biopsy of this swelling to be performed by general surgeon under local anesthesia and send for histopathological studies to get a definitive diagnosis.I hope my answer will help, do communicate back with answer of above questions if problem persist. Do rate it if you like it.Regards