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I am 16 and have a lima bean sized lump in my armpit. it is soft and moveable, is it a concern?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Lymph gland: It probably is an axillary lymph node and should be of no concern

Answered 5/10/2014

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A member asked:

I am 16 and have a lima bean sized lump in my armpit. it is soft and moveable, is it a concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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