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What Causes Lump Under Left Armpit?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 2015
Question: I have a slight painless lump under my left armpit. It's slightly larger than my right armpit. On my back near the armpit is slightly sore. I'm a male 29 year old.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your information.
Please give additional information so that I can assist you better.
- Since when have you got this lump?
- What is the size?
- Color of the skin?
- Is it XXXXXXX does the skin move with it or not?
- Any other information you would like to share.

This will help me to assist you better.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (14 minutes later)
for about a week ago when I had a slight cough. the size is small but can feel it . it's just uncomfortable. it's not solid moves with the skin. it's my skin color no red or any color.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May be a small sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Sincere thanks for your feedback.
Your explanation indicates this to be a small sebaceous cyst.
This may resolve or may increase in size or get infected.
In the event of enlargement or so, it is better be removed.
Get a confirmation by examination by a General Surgeon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (15 minutes later)
thank you so very much for your time. please have a great rest of the night.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation and most welcome.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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What Causes Lump Under Left Armpit?

Brief Answer: Please provide additional information. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your information. Please give additional information so that I can assist you better. - Since when have you got this lump? - What is the size? - Color of the skin? - Is it XXXXXXX does the skin move with it or not? - Any other information you would like to share. This will help me to assist you better.