Suggest Remedy For Moveable Lump On The Armpit

Posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2015

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Question : the lump that was in my arm after fussing and trying to squeeze it has moved and and has gone to my lower armpit area.its hard but the consistency of a blister .as big as a golf ball? should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like a Lymph node.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like a enlarged Lymph node.
In my opinion, you should get an FNAC ( Fine Needle aspiration Cytology ) of the swelling. Exact diagnosis will be confirmed. If it is a Lymph node which got enlarged due to infection,I prefer to give Antibiotic like Cefuroxime tablet along with Anti inflammatory tablet. If there is no response, I will remove the swelling surgically and send it for histopathological examination ( Biopsy ).
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions or come back with reports,I will clarify.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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