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Recently found a marble sized lump in my left armpit. not painful. armpit itches in area of lump. that his how i found it. cause 4 concern? ideas?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Various causes: A persistent marble sized lump in the armpit could be a cyst, ingrown hair, early abscess or a growth. If the lump does not recede, have it checked by a physician.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Recently found a marble sized lump in my left armpit. not painful. armpit itches in area of lump. that his how i found it. cause 4 concern? ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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