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I found a lump of sort under my arm its sore i don't know what to do ?

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Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

Cyst, infection?: Yes you do! see a doctor. It may be a cyst or an abscess (infection). See your doctor.

Answered 4/28/2014

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