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What Causes A Painless Lump In The Armpit?
i found a painless lump in my armpit above the skin that fells like it starts deeper with a lump under the skin les than an inch away from the visible one. there is breast cancer in my bloodline and i just wanted to make sure its not something to serious.
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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1.The pain less lump in the axillary region would suspect lymph nodal enlargement.
2.Lymph nodal enlargement cause due to underlying infection / inflammation / malignancies / and systemic diseases.
3.You have given family history of breast cancer. In this case i would ask you to see your doctor and let the doctor examine.
4.If you came to me i would examine, and then with your history i would ask for a ultrasound scan both breasts as precaution ( as some tiny lumps, and there are few non lump cancers ) depending on your age - A mammogram.
5.So take appointment when ever possible and follow the problem, may be not an issue but better be confident.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.The pain less lump in the axillary region would suspect lymph nodal enlargement.
2.Lymph nodal enlargement cause due to underlying infection / inflammation / malignancies / and systemic diseases.
3.You have given family history of breast cancer. In this case i would ask you to see your doctor and let the doctor examine.
4.If you came to me i would examine, and then with your history i would ask for a ultrasound scan both breasts as precaution ( as some tiny lumps, and there are few non lump cancers ) depending on your age - A mammogram.
5.So take appointment when ever possible and follow the problem, may be not an issue but better be confident.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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