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Supraclavicular lymph nodes enlargement as well i found swelling in area under my breast. what it can be?

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

On which side...: Is the lymph node present? Left or right? Is it tender? Mobile? Fixed? Soft or hard? How large? Are you certain it is a lymph node and not another finding like a lipoma? Are you losing weight? Can you describe what the swelling under the breast looks like? Same side, or other side as supraclavicular nodule? These questions and more need to be explored with a doctor right away.Breast cancer?CMD2Day

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: Which side your supraclavicular nodes are enlarged on. The rt SC nodes drain from the mediastinum (area in thorax) lungs and esophagus, whereas the left SC node receives lymph drainage from the thorax and abdomen. The axillary (under armpit) nodes receive lymph drainage from the breast, arm and thoracic wall. See your doctor in any case, because you should have a physical exam to find the cause

Answered 11/17/2014

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Needs evaluation.: It is very difficult to give a diagnosis without doing a physical exam with this type of complaint. With enlarged lymph nodes there a various possibilities: infection, inflammation, tumor. In this case we want to make sure this is not a malignant tumor in your breast even though you are young. Make sure you see your doctor ASAP for evaluation and diagnosis.

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