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What Is The Lump Deep In The Armpit And Is Very Painful?
I have been experiencing pain in my right armpit. I have been short of breath as well. I saw my family Doctor 2 days ago. She discovered a lump 1cm in size. She did not say much but is sending me for a ultrasound and mammogram. The lump was deep in my armpit, I thought if a lump was painful that was a good sign?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hi
You seem to have developed lymphadenitis which is a painful swelling and infection of the lymph nodes.
See a painful lymph node in most cases means an inflammatory condition , which in other words tends to rule out a malignancy.
But to be very sure , you need to be investigated further, as has been advised by your family doctor.
You should get an ultrasound or mammogram done as advised.
Dr Geetika Paul
You seem to have developed lymphadenitis which is a painful swelling and infection of the lymph nodes.
See a painful lymph node in most cases means an inflammatory condition , which in other words tends to rule out a malignancy.
But to be very sure , you need to be investigated further, as has been advised by your family doctor.
You should get an ultrasound or mammogram done as advised.
Dr Geetika Paul
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