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What Causes Recurring Lymph Node Under The Arm?

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014

Question: I already wrote you but disconnected when I was reading the terms and conditions!I wrote about the swollen nodes on the inside of my arm which have recurred after 25 years...larger and harder .An MRI 25 yrs ago showed only swollen lymph nodes!I .. Thanks,again Pat Randleworked at Roswell Pk cancer Inst,and volunteer now! I'm a youthful 81 yrs and have only the regular problems of HBP, arthritis etc all controlled by meds

Answered by Dr. Monish De (5 hours later)

Brief answer:
Mammograpy...

Detailed answer:
Hi XXXX

I understand the recurring lymph node under the arm is concerning you. But don't worry. Those nodes are commonly associated with infections and immune system disorder than cancers. If there are no other associated symptoms, I would order for bilateral mammography test and ultrasound guided biopsy from lump inside your arm to make sure we don't miss out subclinical cancers. Please discuss about this procedure with your treating doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help

Regards
DR De

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