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I am a male that has a lemon sized lump in my arm pit. it's not inflamed nor tender. it's been there for several months. what might it be?

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Dr. Colette Wiseman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get a biopsy: This needs a biopsy. The most serious possibility is lymphoma. Go to your doctor asap.

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

I am a male that has a lemon sized lump in my arm pit. it's not inflamed nor tender. it's been there for several months. what might it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Colette Wiseman answered

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