Question 1

is it possible for you to have a swollen lymph node on your shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Possible but not --: Seen very commonly. There must be another reason for the swelling on the scapula. Between the scapula ; ribs, one could get a bursal sac, resulting in a bursitis.
Bony tumor can cause a swelling on the bone as well.
Get yourself seen by the pcp or an orthopod.

Question 2

i woke up today with a stiff neck on my left side and my shoulder blade hurts too. my lymph node is pea sized in my neck and it feels swollen. help?'

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: and musculo-skletal pain. An upper respiratory tract infection or a cold can inflame your cervical lymphonode. It gradually goes down after your cold or URI is over. The neck and shoulder pain could be due to sleeping on your left side.  Take advil (ibuprofen) for the pain. It can take up to 10 days to get over the pain.

Question 3

are there lymph nodes behind shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Nearby: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 4

which doctor do you see to have a cyst removed from shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Primary doctor: See you primary care doctor to find out whether it is truly a superficial cyst, like a sebaceous cyst, or if it is a deeper fluid-filled cyst. The superficial one can be taken out by a general surgeon, but a deeper cyst should be seen by an orthopedist.

Question 5

can an ovarian cyst cause shoulder blade pain?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder /cyst: Yes, a large cyst can aggravate the diaphragm which can initiate shoulder pain. This is a common complaint after gas is placed in the abdomen for laproscopy.

Question 6

61yr old female, 1-inch area back pain, left of spine & near tip of shoulder blade. left kidney cyst; urologist said my pain was not from kidney area.

Accepted Answer

Trigger point: This sounds like a trigger point - in other words, a localized area of soft tissue inflammation.  Try ice/heat, direct massage, and nsaids (i.e. Ibuprofen, aleve).  A steroid injection directly into the area is an option as well.

Question 7

about a month ago i had a cyst cut out from under my arm.  i had noticed some breast swelling before the procedure. and now i have swelling in my breast, underarm, collar bone, and shoulder blade area in my back. all swelling is on my left side. there is

Accepted Answer

Go back: To your surgeon. It may be related to the "cyst" but more likely it has interfered with the flow of lymph fluid. All the best.

Question 8

i have a lump in neck on top of coroided artery 2cm. very soft very moveable. shrinks and swells depending on day.  is it a cyst or lymph node?

Accepted Answer

More info: Matt,  for us to conclude something, need more background history and need to palpate to assess as to final conclusion. Please have your doctor look at it and then feel it after getting enough information.

Question 9

son has lump under chin for 9 months with fluctuations in size. had 3 ultrasounds and still unclear whether thyroglossal cyst or lymph node.next step?

Accepted Answer

Lump: The fact that it fluctuates in size would speak more for a cyst. However, a biopsy might be helpful.

Question 10

i have hearing loss in my left ear and ears ring constantly. i also have a tiny cyst or lymph node that is swollen behind my right ear. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: You may have tinnitus that is causing your tinging ears. Consult your ear doctor. Perhaps he will be able to find a cause for your condition.

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Cyst or lymph node under shoulder blade

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Is it possible for you to have a swollen lymph node on your shoulder blade?

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I woke up today with a stiff neck on my left side and my shoulder blade hurts too. my lymph node is pea sized in my neck and it feels swollen. help?'

A member asked:

Are there lymph nodes behind shoulder blade?

A member asked:

Which doctor do you see to have a cyst removed from shoulder blade?

A member asked:

Can an ovarian cyst cause shoulder blade pain?

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61yr old female, 1-inch area back pain, left of spine & near tip of shoulder blade. left kidney cyst; urologist said my pain was not from kidney area.

A member asked:

About a month ago i had a cyst cut out from under my arm. i had noticed some breast swelling before the procedure. and now i have swelling in my breast, underarm, collar bone, and shoulder blade area in my back. all swelling is on my left side. there is

A member asked:

I have a lump in neck on top of coroided artery 2cm. very soft very moveable. shrinks and swells depending on day. is it a cyst or lymph node?

A member asked:

Son has lump under chin for 9 months with fluctuations in size. had 3 ultrasounds and still unclear whether thyroglossal cyst or lymph node.next step?

A member asked:

I have hearing loss in my left ear and ears ring constantly. i also have a tiny cyst or lymph node that is swollen behind my right ear. should i worry?

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