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Is A Hard Lump In The Armpit A Concern?
I have a hard marble sized lump in the fold of my right armpit. No external lesion. Showed up about 3 to 4 days ago. Tender but not a lot of pain. No history of any cancers in my family. I am a 52 year old male, type 1 diabetic since age 40. What could this lump be? Could it be an infected sweat gland, or possibly cancerous?
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Mon, 12 Mar 2018
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Hello,
It could be due to an enlarged lymph node (infection, inflammation or cancerous), sebaceous cyst, an abscess, or ingrown hair infection.
I advise you to visit a surgeon to get it examined and treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
It could be due to an enlarged lymph node (infection, inflammation or cancerous), sebaceous cyst, an abscess, or ingrown hair infection.
I advise you to visit a surgeon to get it examined and treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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