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Can severe fibrocystic breast disease cause enlargement of the armpit overall not lymph nodes?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

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Yes: Yes, it can. The breast tissue extends into the lower part of the armpit. This breast tissue can react in the same way as the rest of the breast does.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Yes: if fibrous cysts are in the tail of the breast which reaches up to the axilla.

Dr Hampton and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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A member asked:

Can severe fibrocystic breast disease cause enlargement of the armpit overall not lymph nodes?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Hampton and 2 doctors agreed

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