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What Causes A Lump In The Center Of Armpit During IV Remicade For Septicemia?

I just found a lump in the center of my armpit,right side of body,about the size of a nickel.i am currently being treated with iv remecaid for ank spond,it doesn t hurt.2 months ago I had an infection on my scalp and was treated with iv antibiotics for 10 days. this is not my first case of septicemia.i have had blood poisoning 3 times in last 7 yrs.what type of testing would need to b done in order to figure out whether it is cancerous. my email is.. YYYY@YYYY Lorraine
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi..get complete blood count, ESR, chest Xray PA view.
follow up with general physician
Local examination and history of fever, weight loss, pain is needed and for confirmation FNAC of lump might be required.
hope it helps
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What Causes A Lump In The Center Of Armpit During IV Remicade For Septicemia?

Hi..get complete blood count, ESR, chest Xray PA view. follow up with general physician Local examination and history of fever, weight loss, pain is needed and for confirmation FNAC of lump might be required. hope it helps regards