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What Causes Lumps Under The Armpit?
hi,i am a male,42 years, normally i am fit and healthy but in the last few weeks i noticed that there is a big lump is growing under my right armpits ,i have been to my gp and hospital to be examined but no answer or medicen been given to me and now i am so worried as i am waiting for uss xray etc.
what could it be?
what could it be?
Sat, 10 May 2014
Lumps in armpits are usually lymph nodes which have enlarged. These lymph nodes are part of body immune system against invading infections . They may enlarge in bacterial and viral infections. Other causes include cancers like breast cancer and lymphomas.
You need to follow your GPs advice for step wise workup for diagnosis of underlying disease
You need to follow your GPs advice for step wise workup for diagnosis of underlying disease
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