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What does a lump under my armpit mean?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a lump in my left armpit, and it appeared six weeks ago and did not change physically. I have visited private hospitals and NHS for it. Each one gave me a different diagnosis. It was said to be a fat tissue (lipoma) by one, while the other said it is a swollen lymph node.I have a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The lesion in focus is slightly hypoechoic (dark), so it is likely to represent a lymph node. Since I have not directly performed the USG (Ultrasonography) scan, I can only comment upon the ... Read Full »
Why do I have a boil-like bump on my groin, armpit, and butt area?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a big, almost boil-like bumps on my groin, armpit, and butt area, but mostly in the groin that burst and drain and then turn into open sores. I forgot to mention that they leave spaces or like craters almost underneath my skin. When they finally heal, I have been tested for STDs, cu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not squeeze or scratch your skin at these areas, but be delicate during washing and drying it. I advise the following treatment. Take Capsule Duracef (Cefadroxil) 500 mg orally one capsule every eight hours for one week. Use Mupirocin 2% (cream) topically t... Read Full »
Will lipoma produce movable lumps causing asymmetrical armpits?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old female of height 5’3” and 114 lbs. I had a cyst in my armpit about 12 years ago, now that armpit is a lot larger than the other and seems to have some swollen lump on it for a couple of weeks now. I can grab onto the lump, and it feels like fatty tissue. It... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the picture attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There is a very clear asymmetry in the armpit region. There is a slight elevation in the left armpit. As per the history which you have mentioned, it is more noticeable to you since ... Read Full »