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A member asked:

Would supraclavicular lymph nodes be more than 1 inch above the collarbone? what does "just above" mean?

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Dr. Gregory Zych answered

Lymph nodes: supraclavicular refers to the area immediately above the collarbone and the base of the neck

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2019

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