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I discovered a small pea sized lump under my right arm, it's not painful and has slightly increased in sized this past week, could it be an infection?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Unlikely: Infections are often characterized by redness, heat, hardness and tenderness or pain. Show this to your primary care physician and let them assess the likely cause.

Dr Kohlitz agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I discovered a small pea sized lump under my right arm, it's not painful and has slightly increased in sized this past week, could it be an infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Kohlitz agreed

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