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Can feel tiny bumps/lumps in pocket above collar bone, but i have to lean forward and really feel around to feel them. scared of lymphoma. hypochondri?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Lymph nodes: Likely feeling normal deeper structures, but check with pcp for lymph node enlargement from inflammation, infection, or other possible causes.

Answered 11/24/2013

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