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Ultrasound revealed cyst near prominent lymph node in armpit i'm 18 years old. biopsy in a 2 weeks. cancer likely?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cyst: The cyst in your armpit is probably an infection rather than cancer. Good luck

Answered 10/23/2017

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