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What Causes Lump Near Armpit?
hi dr, my daughter 8moths got a lump near her left arm pit, bcg shot was given in the same arm. We had taken two drs opinions and two diff diagnosis. Genaeral surgeon says it is lymphadenitis and the other dr paedatric surgeon, not able to give a proper diagnosis. He says it is a cyst as per the CT scan with extensions or could be a tubercular lymphadenitis due to bcg or???. Anyway we have been adv no surgery and to take her for continous follow ups to a peadiatric surgeon. please adv as we are really confused.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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1. I would think in terms of lymph nodal enlargement after BCG, or any recent infection, fever or systemic causes.
2.To clear the doubt regarding cyst or lymph node - get an ultrasound axillary region - it will give exact nature of lesion, its source and extensions.
3.But personally i feel like lymph nodal enlargement - you need to monitor and a followup visit with the treating doctor.
4.Follow the advise given by your doctor, he is right. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1. I would think in terms of lymph nodal enlargement after BCG, or any recent infection, fever or systemic causes.
2.To clear the doubt regarding cyst or lymph node - get an ultrasound axillary region - it will give exact nature of lesion, its source and extensions.
3.But personally i feel like lymph nodal enlargement - you need to monitor and a followup visit with the treating doctor.
4.Follow the advise given by your doctor, he is right. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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