A member asked:

I have a swelling in armpit and doctors say i should remove it , is it a must , nothing was proven its bad or not ..but its just a mass 5x5 cm movable?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Excision biopsy: Yes. I would also recommend to go for excision biopsy of 'mass' in the arm pit, which i assume to be a lymph nodes. You can also discuss your concerns with your doctor before agreeing for the surgery. Good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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