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How can doc tell if shes feeling a lymphnode or a lipoma? located on collar bone.. not above or behind?

Q: how can doc tell if shes feeling a lymphnode or a lipoma? located on collar bone.. not above or behind?

: Lymph nodes which are enlarged enough to readily palpate (feel) are firm , as lipomatous tumors are soft with indistinct borders.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Lymph nodes which are enlarged enough to readily palpate (feel) are firm , as lipomatous tumors are soft with indistinct borders.

Answered 4/8/2021

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Dr. David Fertel answered

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a lymph node is usually firm, whereas a lipoma is usually soft

Answered 4/9/2021

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A member asked:

How can doc tell if shes feeling a lymphnode or a lipoma? located on collar bone.. not above or behind?

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