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What Causes Lump S In Armpit?
Hello, I am a HIV + 27 y/o 6'1 210 lbs. i have recently developed lumps inside my armpit, 1 at 1st now there are 3 large 2 small ones that are now painful, also a sexual partner was just diagnosed with Syphillis ... is there a connection wit hthe two?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
hi this is dr.subhadeep.thanks for the opportunity to help you.
as you have already given the history that you are HIV+ve that means that you are having immunocompromised status.
r u on antiretroviral therapy.
as your immunity is very low you might suffer from multiple complications systemic as well as locally in the affected axillary region ranging from abscesses to hidradenitis suppurativa to NHL( non Hodgkin's lymphoma).
an FNAC or USG guided FNAC followed by biopsy if required from specific hospitals with a dedicated team of doctors dealing with HIV patients will be effective for the diagnosis.USG of the affected axilia will be useful.treatement to be given as per the diagnosis by your physician.
as I have mentioned again and again that u r in immunocompromised state.try to avoid unprotected sex as it will make you more immunocompromised as u gave the example of your syphilis positive partner and also your partner will be saved from dreadful AIDS. use condoms while having sex with your partner.you will be put on CHOP regimen if it turns out to be NHL.
let me know if the consultation was beneficial.
regards
as you have already given the history that you are HIV+ve that means that you are having immunocompromised status.
r u on antiretroviral therapy.
as your immunity is very low you might suffer from multiple complications systemic as well as locally in the affected axillary region ranging from abscesses to hidradenitis suppurativa to NHL( non Hodgkin's lymphoma).
an FNAC or USG guided FNAC followed by biopsy if required from specific hospitals with a dedicated team of doctors dealing with HIV patients will be effective for the diagnosis.USG of the affected axilia will be useful.treatement to be given as per the diagnosis by your physician.
as I have mentioned again and again that u r in immunocompromised state.try to avoid unprotected sex as it will make you more immunocompromised as u gave the example of your syphilis positive partner and also your partner will be saved from dreadful AIDS. use condoms while having sex with your partner.you will be put on CHOP regimen if it turns out to be NHL.
let me know if the consultation was beneficial.
regards
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