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What Causes Scabbed Sore On Breast And Lump Under Armpit?

I have a sore on only one breast for the past 7 weeks it has scabbed somewhat at this point and i have found a lump under my armpit as well. could this be cancer. The sore started by almost looking like a blister and i have had discharge from one nipple as well. currently the sore is somewhat scabby with skin peeling kinda
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hi
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query and findings, my opinion is
1. Ulcer or sore in the nipple is most often due to underlying tumor, it is important to rule out malignancy.
2. This can be confirmed or ruled out by histopathological examination of the lesion.
3. There is also a lesion in the armpit which has to be examined by cytology- fine needle aspiration cytology. This is to check for the nature of lesion, whether neoplastic or reactive.
4. Keep a check on nipple retraction or presence of lump beneath the nipple.
5. Is the discharge watery or blood stained?
6. If watery not of much concern, if blood stained it is necessary to rule out malignancy.
Hope this helps
Wish you good health


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What Causes Scabbed Sore On Breast And Lump Under Armpit?

Hi Thanks for asking. Based on your query and findings, my opinion is 1. Ulcer or sore in the nipple is most often due to underlying tumor, it is important to rule out malignancy. 2. This can be confirmed or ruled out by histopathological examination of the lesion. 3. There is also a lesion in the armpit which has to be examined by cytology- fine needle aspiration cytology. This is to check for the nature of lesion, whether neoplastic or reactive. 4. Keep a check on nipple retraction or presence of lump beneath the nipple. 5. Is the discharge watery or blood stained? 6. If watery not of much concern, if blood stained it is necessary to rule out malignancy. Hope this helps Wish you good health