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What Causes A Growing Lump Under The Left Arm Pit?
My 12 year old son just showed me a lump under his left arm pit on the ribs about the size of an almond. He said it s getting bigger and more sore the last 2 days. Is this normal for boy going through puberty, lymph node ? He has no other signs of illness .
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
Hello,
The lump your son has noticed in the armpit area can be a usual inflammatory lump but it is best to have it checked with a doctor to make sure.
I would recommend you to send him to see the local doctor which after a careful examination will determine if there is need to just watch it over a couple of weeks or he needs to order some tests and possibly an ultrasound examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
The lump your son has noticed in the armpit area can be a usual inflammatory lump but it is best to have it checked with a doctor to make sure.
I would recommend you to send him to see the local doctor which after a careful examination will determine if there is need to just watch it over a couple of weeks or he needs to order some tests and possibly an ultrasound examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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