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What Causes Small Bump Above Armpit?
Hi, I have a small lump/ bump just above my armpit. Tz been there for years and most doctors have told me it s nothing to worry about. I just turned 29 but never had a real cancer screen. This bump is not ichy but is hard to the touch. Should I be worried? Can you advice me on what kind of a screen or test to take to make sure it s not serious? thanks, jojo
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Hi,
If your Doctors have told you its nothing to worry about then it is probably not anything serious - Could be a Lipoma or swelling containing fat cells.
To be sure you can get an FNAC done.This is an investigation in which they insert a small needle into the lump and aspirate some cells out of the swelling and then examine the slide of cells under a microscope to see what it contains.
You can ask your Doctor to get it done and then you can be sure.
Take care,
Dr Rishi,
New Delhi, India.
If your Doctors have told you its nothing to worry about then it is probably not anything serious - Could be a Lipoma or swelling containing fat cells.
To be sure you can get an FNAC done.This is an investigation in which they insert a small needle into the lump and aspirate some cells out of the swelling and then examine the slide of cells under a microscope to see what it contains.
You can ask your Doctor to get it done and then you can be sure.
Take care,
Dr Rishi,
New Delhi, India.
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