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What Could Be The Lump On The Armpit?

In February I developed 2 small lumps in my left armpit. They first were sore, then not. They lasted a little over a week and then seemed to have went away. Now today a bigger lump has appeared. It is tender to touch. But it s in the same area as one of the small lumps found in February. Just wondering if a doctor should check this out.
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of axillary lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:
1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!
2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!

3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or or folliculitis/boils or some other cysts like fibrocystic changes in ectopic breast tissue in females
Nothing to worry about these also!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Could Be The Lump On The Armpit?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of axillary lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or or folliculitis/boils or some other cysts like fibrocystic changes in ectopic breast tissue in females Nothing to worry about these also! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lumps for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.