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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes A Lump In My Arm Pit?

I went and seen a surgeon for a mass under my arm all he said was maybe it will go away when I hit menopause age. I don t know what kind of mass it is It hurts all the time and is growing it has even made my left breast larger Should I get a second oppinion
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Hi,
It seems that this might be enlarged, tender lymph node in armpit.
But as you got some breast size increased, evaluation of your case requires.
Consult gynaec or surgeon get your breasts thoroughly examined for any infection or lump in the breast.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes A Lump In My Arm Pit?

Hi, It seems that this might be enlarged, tender lymph node in armpit. But as you got some breast size increased, evaluation of your case requires. Consult gynaec or surgeon get your breasts thoroughly examined for any infection or lump in the breast. Ok and take care.