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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Armpit?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014
Question: My 23 year old daughter had swollen lymph nodes under both armpits. She had an ultrasound and it showed the right armpit was bigger. He wants to take the larger one out. What could cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Binod Kumar Pati (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Detailed work up is necessary before surgery.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic,

There are so many cause for lymph node swelling in armpit. Before removing ,it a needs a details history taking and a battery of investigations. If you you can tell us the detail history, we may try to solve your querries. Reason of lymph node enlagement varies from infection or injury to tumours.

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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Armpit?

Brief Answer: Detailed work up is necessary before surgery. Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic, There are so many cause for lymph node swelling in armpit. Before removing ,it a needs a details history taking and a battery of investigations. If you you can tell us the detail history, we may try to solve your querries. Reason of lymph node enlagement varies from infection or injury to tumours. Waiting for response. Have a nice day.