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A 22-year-old female asked:

How can you tell if it a lymph node or cyst, i have hidradentist and i have had a hard lumo under armpit for years it small it does not grow.

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Dr. Laura Pearlman
Dr. Laura Pearlmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
See an MD: On an exam it is relatively easy to differentiate a lymph node from hidradenitis suppurativa. In any case, if the lump has not changed in years, it is nothing to worry about.
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