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Does Gumball Shaped Object Under Skin Of Armpit Indicates Tumor Or Cancer?

I have a gumball shaped object under my skin in my armpit it is in constant pain but it doesn t hurt that bad unless pressure is applied there is nothing on the surface implying a boil so I m wondering what it may be is it a tumor or cancer I m not sure should I be concerned?
Sat, 10 May 2014
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Swelling in an armpit without overlying punctum or skin changes normally means enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are part of body immune system to fight infections or anything that is foreign to the body including cancers.
You Need to have history and examination by a GP, blood complete picture to see for an infection, an ultra sound of axilla(armpit) and ESR levels and CRP levels. A fine needle aspiration for cytology may eventually be required.
Please consult your doctor.
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Does Gumball Shaped Object Under Skin Of Armpit Indicates Tumor Or Cancer?

Swelling in an armpit without overlying punctum or skin changes normally means enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are part of body immune system to fight infections or anything that is foreign to the body including cancers. You Need to have history and examination by a GP, blood complete picture to see for an infection, an ultra sound of axilla(armpit) and ESR levels and CRP levels. A fine needle aspiration for cytology may eventually be required. Please consult your doctor.