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What Does Lump On Upper Left Arm Indicate?

My friend noticed a lump on his upper left arm almost over night. He has gone for biopsy and waiting for his result. The result is ready however the lab. Doctor will not discuss his case with him. All she says is that she has reviewed his case with 4 other doctors and need to discuss his case with another two doctor because of difference in opinions, before talking to him. In your experience could diagnoses be so complicated that require a panel of this size? In your opinion is this difficulty likely to be about having cancer or the extend of the cancer? He has been told it might not be a good news .
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your friend's health concerns with HCM!

Well, tell me the age/build/significant history of him....the size, feel, texture and any pain...
Anyways, I can perceive the significant tension that your friend shares with you while going through your question...

If I were your treating Doctor or the histopathologist for this case of upper arm lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     a lymph node with neoplastic evidence or tuberculosis
2.     The second possibility is of a parasitic cyst      
3.     The last possibility is of atypical or borderline tumor-like condition
     
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your friend good health.
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What Does Lump On Upper Left Arm Indicate?

Hi, thanks for sharing your friend s health concerns with HCM! Well, tell me the age/build/significant history of him....the size, feel, texture and any pain... Anyways, I can perceive the significant tension that your friend shares with you while going through your question... If I were your treating Doctor or the histopathologist for this case of upper arm lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a lymph node with neoplastic evidence or tuberculosis 2. The second possibility is of a parasitic cyst 3. The last possibility is of atypical or borderline tumor-like condition Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your friend good health.