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Is A Painless Lump In The Armpit A Cause For Concern?

I ve had a lump in my armpit that has gradually increased in size over the years. When I first noticed it about 4-5 years ago it was probably the size of a small grape and now I d say its the size of a kumquat or a little bigger. ( sorry for the fruit analogies) It is fairly soft to the touch and doesn t hurt. Is this something I should be concerned about
Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Hello there,
Thanks thanks for your query on healthcareMagic.
I carefully read your post and understand your point of concern.

Don't worry i think it is a lipoma, which arises from fatty tissue, and never turn into serious issue for health except the pressure effect incase of large lipoma.

you mention about the size, I think you should not concern about this unless you have a cosmetic issue.
if it will increases in size and affect your normal function then you can go to a general surgeon for excision.

Hope it will help you,
wish your good health.

Regards
Dr. Atiqul
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Is A Painless Lump In The Armpit A Cause For Concern?

Hello there, Thanks thanks for your query on healthcareMagic. I carefully read your post and understand your point of concern. Don t worry i think it is a lipoma, which arises from fatty tissue, and never turn into serious issue for health except the pressure effect incase of large lipoma. you mention about the size, I think you should not concern about this unless you have a cosmetic issue. if it will increases in size and affect your normal function then you can go to a general surgeon for excision. Hope it will help you, wish your good health. Regards Dr. Atiqul