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I have a small lump in my right under arm & small than pea. i'm worried about it,what it can be? can it be dangerous?

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Dr. Marc Sanders answered

It could be: A lump under the arm could be a lymph node. If it persists more than a month, it should be looked at by a general surgeon and possibly biopsied. Sometimes a cyst in the skin will present this way also. These are benign but can be removed if desired.

Answered 6/26/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small lump in my right under arm & small than pea. i'm worried about it,what it can be? can it be dangerous?

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