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What Could A Pea Size Lump In Armpit Be In A 43 Years Old Female?
I am a 43 year old mother of three and a month ago I found a pea size lump in my armpit. It is painless and seems fixed. It doesn't seen to have gotten any bigger but I have never had a lump there before and I regularly check my armpits and breast tissue for lumps and irregularities. My family dr. dismissed it as nothing to worry about unless it gets bigger. Should I seek a second opinion?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM.
Lump in the armpit can be Lipomas (harmless fatty growths), cysts or a swollen lymph node.You may take a second opinion to rule out these and plan for excision if required.Hope this helps.
Lump in the armpit can be Lipomas (harmless fatty growths), cysts or a swollen lymph node.You may take a second opinion to rule out these and plan for excision if required.Hope this helps.
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