question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Lump Near My Underarm

default
Posted on Sun, 30 Mar 2014
Twitter Sun, 30 Mar 2014 Answered on
Twitter Sat, 26 Apr 2014 Last reviewed on
Question : im 37 female, i noticed a raise small lump near my underarm at top of braest. not tender, but moves a little when i push it. feels not as raised now after 2 weeks, but more flatter, smaller than a pea, and still moves a litle.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Lymph node. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. From your description you have palpated a lymph node. As it is palpable, it may be enlarged a little. Lymph nodes usually get enlarged due to inflammation in the close area. It can be infection in the arm or hand area, breast infection. Sometimes, enlarged lymph nodes do appear because of cancer (breast cancer precisely). That is why it is necessary to do not ignore such symptoms. Cancerous lymph nodes are usually hard, not-movable, painless and have uneven surface. Non-cancerous lymph nodes are soft, can be painful and are movable. First thing you should do is breast and armpit ultrasound. Blood work (to see WBC level) is also necessary. In case of enlarged lymph nodes, biopsy should be done. In case of breast lump, breast biopsy is necessary. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Grzegorz Stanko

General Surgeon

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 5798 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Oncologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

180 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Lump Near My Underarm

Brief Answer: Lymph node. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. From your description you have palpated a lymph node. As it is palpable, it may be enlarged a little. Lymph nodes usually get enlarged due to inflammation in the close area. It can be infection in the arm or hand area, breast infection. Sometimes, enlarged lymph nodes do appear because of cancer (breast cancer precisely). That is why it is necessary to do not ignore such symptoms. Cancerous lymph nodes are usually hard, not-movable, painless and have uneven surface. Non-cancerous lymph nodes are soft, can be painful and are movable. First thing you should do is breast and armpit ultrasound. Blood work (to see WBC level) is also necessary. In case of enlarged lymph nodes, biopsy should be done. In case of breast lump, breast biopsy is necessary. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.