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A middle-aged person has an asymptomatic palpable lump in the armpit. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, This query pertains to a palpable axilla lump in the armpit of a middle-aged female. The lump is painless and firm, without any skin redness or irritation from the past one and half months. The armpit area has not been shaved for seven months, further reducing skin irritation. The pers... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows a well-defined round to oval hypervascular heterogeneously hypoechoic lesion of size 11.9 x 6.1 mm containing cystic areas located in the deep subcutaneous plane in the right axilla. The lesion s... Read Full »
What causes a painless immovable small lump under the armpit?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a small lump under my armpit. It is painless, and its color is the same as my skin. It is hard and does not move when touched. I have no fever. I am aware that some family members also have lumps (my uncle and brother on their back, my father on the bottom part of his neck)... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A lump can be caused due to several reasons like folliculitis, sebaceous cyst, skin tag, lipoma, neurofibroma, etc. Can you tell for how long you have this lump? And send me a picture for further diagnosis. Read Full »
Should I be concerned about the painful lump under my armpit that becomes visible on stretching?
Query: Hello doctor, I have no medications and no prior medical history. I am an 18-year-old female. Three days ago, I noticed a lump under my armpit that is painful to touch. However, it is underneath the skin and can only be seen when I stretch my arm a certain way. It hurts, and the area is not discolor... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. You have an enlarged axillary lymph node from the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The possible causes include skin infection, breast infection, abscess, or breast cancer. Do you have pain or lumps... Read Full »