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I was diagnosed as having a fatty mass in my armpit. it's somewhat painful to the touch. is there any reason to have it removed?
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Lipoma: A benign fatty tumor is called a lipoma and unless it is red, hot, swollen and severely painful it should be observed and checked periodically by your physician.
Answered 5/25/2014
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