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Cause For The Lump In The Armpit?

I complained to a doctor of a small lump in my armpit. They did an exam said they didnt feel anything. They madean appointment formeto have a mammogram on may 9th which is my 40th birthday. Now the lump has increased in size. It has went from a grape to now bigger than a golf ball. It is not painful. I am very weak feeling. I went through the er first and the doctor drew blood and putme on cipro and clindamycin because he said my blood showed infection and that was it. Any ideas what tdo?
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of axillary lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people!
2.     The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these!
     
3.     The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like hemangioma or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also!

I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

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 you good health.
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Cause For The Lump In The Armpit?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of axillary lump, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. lymph nodes due to some chronic disorder like tuberculosis, lymphoma or chronic throat / neck infection or even malignant diseases in elderly people! 2. The second possibility is of benign and simple conditions like lipoma or neurofibroma; there is nothing to worry about these! 3. The last possibility is of sebaceous cyst or some other cysts like hemangioma or lymphatic cysts! Nothing to worry about these also! I suggest you to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! 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 you good health.