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What Causes Lump Near Armpit?
Question: I am a 31 year old white female with a 10 month old son. I have a small oblong movable lump in my bottom lower armpit area. There is no pain but it is fairly firm to the touch and smooth. I have been to my doctor twice in the past 7 months for two breast exams but they don't feel anything and tell me not to worry. However, I am still worried. I don't know how long it has been there. I feel one similar to it on my right side, however that one is smaller but of similar shape. Should I go back in again? I can tell they are getting annoyed with my hypochondria.
Brief Answer:
FNAC of lesion required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Lumps in armpits should not be ignored.
Lumps in the armpit could be due to lymph node enlargement most commonly.
Lymph nodes can be enlarged in cases of infections, inflammations or neoplastic processes.
A fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the smears is required to know the nature of the lesion.
In aspiration cytology, cells are aspirated with the help of a needle, spread on a slide and stained with appropriate stains.
This investigation helps to know the type, character and nature of the lesion.
I suggest you to consult a primary health care provider for prescription of the investigation and get the test done & reported.
Post me the reports of the investigation for further assisstance.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
FNAC of lesion required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Lumps in armpits should not be ignored.
Lumps in the armpit could be due to lymph node enlargement most commonly.
Lymph nodes can be enlarged in cases of infections, inflammations or neoplastic processes.
A fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the smears is required to know the nature of the lesion.
In aspiration cytology, cells are aspirated with the help of a needle, spread on a slide and stained with appropriate stains.
This investigation helps to know the type, character and nature of the lesion.
I suggest you to consult a primary health care provider for prescription of the investigation and get the test done & reported.
Post me the reports of the investigation for further assisstance.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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