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Bulging Vein In Armpit, With Two Knots. Any Ideas?

Hi,

I have a bulging vein in my armpit. I belive it is an axillary vein. It looks like a vein threw the skin, and has two knots. Does not hurt, and is squishy. My doctor is sending me for an ultrasound, but he didn't seem to have any idea. I am a 31 yr old, female, taking over the counter PPI. Thanks for your help.
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Thanks for writing to HCM

Bulging structure in your armpit needs evaluation.
It is described as vein by you, it can be confirmed on Doppler study.
Also cause for dilatation should also be searched for.
You can take second opinion if radiologist is not sure about nature of dilated structure.
knots are normally present in veins. Don't worry about this.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Bulging Vein In Armpit, With Two Knots. Any Ideas?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Bulging structure in your armpit needs evaluation. It is described as vein by you, it can be confirmed on Doppler study. Also cause for dilatation should also be searched for. You can take second opinion if radiologist is not sure about nature of dilated structure. knots are normally present in veins. Don t worry about this. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan