Question 1

swollen supraclavicular lymph node, one side. why?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Enlarged lymph nodes can be reactive, responding to some infection for example, or reflect the presence of cancer.  Isolated enlargement of a supraclavicular node can be from infection or other benign causes, but it is unusual.  This should be checked out by a physician and possibly be biopsied.

Question 2

reffered to ent for long term swollen node on neck, bloods normal and now i have a swollen supraclavicular lymph node on the right side, worry?

Accepted Answer

I am concerned: Supraclavicular lymph node enlargement is always concerning for possible underlying malignancy.  Younger patients (under 40 years old) are more likely than not to prove not to have a malignant cause for the enlarged lymph nodes.

The prognosis is not as good over the age of 40. In this age group the biopsy is more likely to show a malignancy(cancer). SEEhttp://bit.ly/1EA25af

Question 3

what to do if i have a supraclavicular lymph node(left clavicle), why could it be swollen?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: 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

what cancers usually lead to a swollen left supraclavicular lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Not the most: Common location, but primary lymphoma, breast, lung, esophagus, oropharyngeal head and neck sites, and then there is the stomach, when the node is called virchow's node.

Question 5

dr said mono. left supraclavicular lymph node swollen several weeks. had ct scan, all ok. worried as read those lymph node are bad when swollen.

Accepted Answer

Biopsy Virchow's Nod: The L supraclavicular node is particularly worrisome. Due to the drainage of the lymphatic system, Virchow's node (as it is known) is commonly the first node that enlarges in cancers of the chest, abdomen, legs, &amp; left arm. Scans can be negative &amp; miss cancer, especially since they are anatomical scans, not functional ones (small cancers can be missed). Biopsy or PET recommended. TTYD or HT Prime.

Question 6

have swollen right supraclavicular lymph node first year 8x4x8 mm
second year 8x5x8 mm per ultrasound now third year how long do nodes stay 
swollen?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node treatment: Supraclavicular lymph node should not be neglected. It warrants examination and diagnosis. Needle or open biopsy can establish the diagnosis. Inflammatory or neoplastic process has to be considered. Pulmonary or GI sources evaluated. Patient needs a real workup not observation.

Question 7

my left supraclavicular lymph node is big hard. why only one side?

Accepted Answer

Cannot tell: A large supraclavicular node may be due to many different things, and whether it needs to be biopsied depends on whether "hard" means stony hard, whether it is fixed to underlying tissues, tender, continuing to enlarge, how long it has been there and many other things will influence decision-making.  See your doctor and get this taken care of.

Question 8

why does left supraclavicular lymph node swell?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: 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 9

one enlarged supraclavicular lymph node after radiation to chest wall and neck?

Accepted Answer

Bothersome!: You didn't note whether it was there before the radiation. If not, a fna(fine needle aspiration) needs to be done to see what's goig on. Good luck!

Question 10

hello, i have a small bean sized painless movable supraclavicular lymph node on the left side that has been there for 4+ years. went to the doctor because my neck was bothering me and now being sent for ct. no change in size. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: Supraclavicular lymph nodes (right above the collar bones) drain directly from the chest/abdomen/arms. The first step is to determine if the nodule is truly a lymph node or something else like a benign lipoma or sebaceous cyst. If it is an abnormally large lymph node, a fine needle aspiration biopsy may be needed. Otherwise, a large lymph node may indicate pathology from the chest/abdomen/arms.

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Swollen supraclavicular lymph node, one side. why?

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Reffered to ent for long term swollen node on neck, bloods normal and now i have a swollen supraclavicular lymph node on the right side, worry?

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What to do if i have a supraclavicular lymph node(left clavicle), why could it be swollen?

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What cancers usually lead to a swollen left supraclavicular lymph node?

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Dr said mono. left supraclavicular lymph node swollen several weeks. had ct scan, all ok. worried as read those lymph node are bad when swollen.

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Have swollen right supraclavicular lymph node first year 8x4x8 mm second year 8x5x8 mm per ultrasound now third year how long do nodes stay swollen?

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My left supraclavicular lymph node is big hard. why only one side?

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Why does left supraclavicular lymph node swell?

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One enlarged supraclavicular lymph node after radiation to chest wall and neck?

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Hello, i have a small bean sized painless movable supraclavicular lymph node on the left side that has been there for 4+ years. went to the doctor because my neck was bothering me and now being sent for ct. no change in size. should i be worried?

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