A 27-year-old male asked:
do lymph vessels sit directly on the collarbone or run under the collarbone? i have hard lumps that are movable and sit on both l & r collarbones
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Dr. Nour Baltagi answered
30 years experience Pediatrics
Lymphnodes: Lymphnodes are signs of reaction of our body to infection and inflammation or other times signs of other severe diseases elswhere in the body. The size also in addition to some symptoms, and previous exposures to animals is important in suggesting the diagnosisor ruling out other possible diagnosis..
Answered on Sep 9, 2013
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Lymphatic : Vessels are every were but whether the lumps are connected or not to to the vessels I do not know. Indeed there are lymph nodes above the collar bone, but usually not palpable. So if you feel lumps in the are my humble suggestion would be to go see a physician asap. Lumps are always need to be checked ou!.
Answered on Sep 10, 2013
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