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What Could Hard Lump Deep In Armpit Be?

Wife has hard lump deep in armpit. Been there about a month. Is hurting her but that may be because she tries squezzing it. Too deep for my comfort to put a needle in. Seems to be on or around the under arm tendon. What could it be? And what can we do. Wont be able to make a doctor visit for about a week or two.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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This is an enlargement of lymph node , may be be due to these possibilities , these are:
1 Lymphatic abscess.
2 Lymphadenitis due to hairs folliculosis .
3 Secondaries to any primary disease anywhere in draining area of lymph nodes .
At present take some antibiotics ( blindly ,but broad spectrum antibiotics ).
Also ice massage , don't touch it or don't squeeze it.
Rest , antibiotics with anti inflammatory drugs , ice massage is the best treatment .
But as soon as you get time consult a SURGEON and get his opinion because one month already passed.
Good luck.
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What Could Hard Lump Deep In Armpit Be?

Hello This is an enlargement of lymph node , may be be due to these possibilities , these are: 1 Lymphatic abscess. 2 Lymphadenitis due to hairs folliculosis . 3 Secondaries to any primary disease anywhere in draining area of lymph nodes . At present take some antibiotics ( blindly ,but broad spectrum antibiotics ). Also ice massage , don t touch it or don t squeeze it. Rest , antibiotics with anti inflammatory drugs , ice massage is the best treatment . But as soon as you get time consult a SURGEON and get his opinion because one month already passed. Good luck.