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Armpit lump
Alternative Names: Lump in the armpit; Localized lymphadenopathy - armpit; Axillary lymphadenopathy; Axillary lymphs enlarged; Lymph nodes enlarged-axillary; Axillary abscess Home Care: Check with your health care provider to determine the nature of the lump. Text Continues Below For a lump in the armpit caused by an infected, painful gland, follow the instructions about the proper treatment for the underlying infection. A lump in the armpit caused by a generalized viral infection will eventually disappear without treatment. A lump in the armpit caused by an allergic reaction will go away after the "trigger" is removed. No treatment is necessary for a lump in the armpit caused by normal breast tissue. Usually, no treatment is necessary for a cyst. A lump in the armpit caused by a lipoma is harmless, unless it grows so large that it causes discomfort. For a lump in the armpit caused by a malignancy, follow the appropriate cancer treatment recommended by a doctor. Call your health care provider if: Call if you have any unexplained armpit lumps. Do not try to diagnose lumps without professional help. What to expect at your health care provider's office: Your doctor will perform a physical examination and ask medical history questions about the armpit lump, such as: When did you first notice the lump? Is it getting better, worse, or staying the same? Are you breast-feeding? Have you noticed any factors that make it worse? What other symptoms are also present? Is the lump painful? Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>