
What Causes Unknown Painful Tubular Lump Running From Armpit Down To The Torso?

It sounds like Mondor's disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
It seems you are suffering from Mondors disease or Superficial Thrombophlebitis of the axillary and chest wall veins. It can happen due to a variety of causes. The superficial veins in that area get thrombosed or blocked. This leads to the palpable cord like lump and pain. It stands out like a tendon.
If the thrombosis has occurred without any reason which it usually does then you should ask your GP to do a malignancy screening.
The treatment is usually conservative with Pain killer and anti inflammatory medicines and Heparin ointment for local application. Also warm compresses over the vein help.
But it takes at least a few weeks for the condition to regress.
Patients who do not get relieved with such treatment can be offered surgical removal of the involved vein.
Do let me know if there are any queries that you need resolved.
Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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