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How Can A Lump In The Armpit Be Treated?

I have a lump in my arm pit. I just noticed it tonite but it’s about 3-4 cm so I’m guessing it’s been growing for awhile. I had surgery on my rotator cuff about a month ago. My fiancé said it doesn’t look like an ingrown hair. What could it be?
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This lump in armpit can be a lipoma , sebaceous cyst , axillary lymph
node or boil .
* Treatment depends upon the clinical confirmation of the diagnosis .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .

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How Can A Lump In The Armpit Be Treated?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This lump in armpit can be a lipoma , sebaceous cyst , axillary lymph node or boil . * Treatment depends upon the clinical confirmation of the diagnosis . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care .