Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Lumps Under Arms When On Treatment For T-ALL?

hi my son who is 12 years old has been diagnosed with t cell ALL on January 13 2014 we have a great team of doctors but my question is he still has lumps under his arms the ones that were around his neck back and front are no longer visible. So is it normal to see lumps at this stage of treatment he is in remission and is on consolidation and has had radiation
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
these lumps could be due to various reasons and possibly there is nothing to worry much as all will disappear with time!

cause could be:

1. subcutaneous bleeding / hematoma

2. small abscesses

3. chloromas or involvement of the skin by leukemic cells


please wait and watch!
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Lumps Under Arms When On Treatment For T-ALL?

these lumps could be due to various reasons and possibly there is nothing to worry much as all will disappear with time! cause could be: 1. subcutaneous bleeding / hematoma 2. small abscesses 3. chloromas or involvement of the skin by leukemic cells please wait and watch!