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What Could Be Causing Infected Underarms After Having Lymph Nodes Removed?
A 30-yr-old female with infected underarm lymph node that drained and was removed by surgeon. two weeks later, two more appeared in same underarm area. Drained after starting antibiotic treatment. Enlarged nodes become painful. Dr. said one removed was fine, just infection. Now recurring. Surgeon is stumped about what is causing recurring infected underarm lymph nodes. What should my concerns be? I have two sets of twins but no breast symptoms.
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
The recurrent lymph nodes can be due to Tuberculosis.
I would advise you to:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Chest Xray Pa
3. Montoux test
4. FNAC / Biopsy of Lymph Nodes.
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
The recurrent lymph nodes can be due to Tuberculosis.
I would advise you to:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Chest Xray Pa
3. Montoux test
4. FNAC / Biopsy of Lymph Nodes.
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
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