Question 1

firm but not bone hard lump on top of shoulder towards arm.  2.5 cm long.  under skin but on top of muscle/bone. moves very little.  afraid of cancer.

Accepted Answer

Lipoma: It is probably a lipoma but that can only be confirmed by physical examination.A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas are found most often on the torso, neck, upper thighs, upper arms, and armpits, but they can occur almost anywhere and are non cancerous.Consult your physician to confirm the diagnosis of lipoma.

Question 2

i have a hard lump on top of my shoulder that is painful when touched. no fall, no injury. doc thinks it 's calcification , but could it be sarcoma?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: The only way to be 100% sure what it is, is to get a piece (biopsy) and look at the tissue under the microscope. So see a board certified plastic surgeon or general surgeon to do the biopsy.

Question 3

have small hard bony lump on top of right shoulder. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many:  Could be a cyst  or tumor abscess. Need doctor visit to diagnose and treat

Question 4

i have a small hard pea sized lump that doesn't hurt or move on top of my left shoulder. what could this most likely be? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Reassurance : Hard movable painless  lump without growing up most likely benign condition. Do not press it, just check on monthly basis. Make appointment with a doctor if it will increases in size n

Question 5

i have hard immovable lump under skin on top of my left shoulder. i haven't yet visited doctor. i am afraid of it?

Accepted Answer

: You may watch and wait. Feel the lump every few days. If it doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, bleeds, other lumps develop, you lose weight or get fever, do see a doctor.

Question 6

painless lump top of right shoulder/blade overnight. not hard but not soft &when using a massager,pain moved to another part of my back. back/neck/shoulder sore no workouts. maybe stress/posture? muscle knot? or get checked out?

Accepted Answer

: There is no urgency, just observe the symptom and the lump for a couple days. See your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. Good luck.

Question 7

what causes lump on top of shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Possibly a cyst/mass: A lump could represent a cyst or a mass. A lump could represent a cyst or a mass. You should have it evaluated if it is increasing in size and painful. See an orthopedist.

Question 8

what can i do about a painful lump on top of shoulder?

Accepted Answer

May be AC joint pain: The ac joint is where your clavicle meets your acromion (see diagram) and may become arthritic and cause a painful lump on the top of your shoulder. Doing a quick google search to see if this fits with what you are seeing and feeling is reasonable. If this does not fit or you think you need treatment then you should see someone for an evaluation in person.

Question 9

burst blood vessel in shoulder have lump on top of shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Lump: The lump may represent unabsorbed blood

Question 10

fell on ice thought collar bone was broken went to er xray neg. pain is still 8. a lump on top of shoulder is where pain. is been ice and motrin mus r?

Accepted Answer

Get a new x-ray: Get a new x-ray as non-displaced fractures don't always show up on initial imaging.  Continue icing.

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Firm but not bone hard lump on top of shoulder towards arm. 2.5 cm long. under skin but on top of muscle/bone. moves very little. afraid of cancer.

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I have a hard lump on top of my shoulder that is painful when touched. no fall, no injury. doc thinks it 's calcification , but could it be sarcoma?

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Have small hard bony lump on top of right shoulder. what could it be?

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I have a small hard pea sized lump that doesn't hurt or move on top of my left shoulder. what could this most likely be? thanks.

A member asked:

I have hard immovable lump under skin on top of my left shoulder. i haven't yet visited doctor. i am afraid of it?

A member asked:

Painless lump top of right shoulder/blade overnight. not hard but not soft &when using a massager,pain moved to another part of my back. back/neck/shoulder sore no workouts. maybe stress/posture? muscle knot? or get checked out?

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What causes lump on top of shoulder?

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What can i do about a painful lump on top of shoulder?

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Burst blood vessel in shoulder have lump on top of shoulder?

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Fell on ice thought collar bone was broken went to er xray neg. pain is still 8. a lump on top of shoulder is where pain. is been ice and motrin mus r?

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