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What Does A Swollen Lymph Node In The Left Armpit Indicate?

Hello. I have a lump in my left armpit. It doesn't hurt. I was told, by a dr who didn't really look, that it was probably just a swollen lymph node because at the time I had a double ear infection and it would go away; however, that infection was almost a year ago, the lump has actually gotten slightly bigger. I do have a family history of breast cancer. I wanted to know if this is something I should be concerned about. I know it's not the most common place to find breast cancer, but it still is a little unsettling.
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* The long standing axilla lymph node must be evaluated for the cause as
- chronic inflammation - tuberculosis - secondary involvement from
malignancy at other site - others .

* Must get excision biopsy of the same to cure and diagnose pathology .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
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What Does A Swollen Lymph Node In The Left Armpit Indicate?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * The long standing axilla lymph node must be evaluated for the cause as - chronic inflammation - tuberculosis - secondary involvement from malignancy at other site - others . * Must get excision biopsy of the same to cure and diagnose pathology . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care .