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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Armpit Areas?
My daughter started developing intermittent swollen glands in her neck in middle school. She s had them off and on since (she is now 20), but now she finds that she also has intermittent swelling and tenderness in her armpit areas. What should be done?
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hi, Thanks for your query. Lump in this location can be enlarged lymph node, infected sebaceus cyst or ganglion cyst.
Lymph node is usually movable and rounded. It is not quite soft, rather hard. Can be painful. Infected sebaceus cyst is a kind of benign soft tissues lesion. It tends to get infected. In such situation it becomes reddish, swollen and painful. Fever can be present as well. Ganglion cyst is connected with a joint (shoulder in this case) and filled with joint fluid. Pain is characteristic for this lesion especially when moving the limb.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon with this issues. Soft tissues ultrasound should be done to diagnose it. Cyst or ganglion can be removed. If its a lymph node, biopsy should be done.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness In Armpit Areas?
Hi, Thanks for your query. Lump in this location can be enlarged lymph node, infected sebaceus cyst or ganglion cyst. Lymph node is usually movable and rounded. It is not quite soft, rather hard. Can be painful. Infected sebaceus cyst is a kind of benign soft tissues lesion. It tends to get infected. In such situation it becomes reddish, swollen and painful. Fever can be present as well. Ganglion cyst is connected with a joint (shoulder in this case) and filled with joint fluid. Pain is characteristic for this lesion especially when moving the limb. I suggest you to consult general surgeon with this issues. Soft tissues ultrasound should be done to diagnose it. Cyst or ganglion can be removed. If its a lymph node, biopsy should be done. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care