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I have had a painless lump on my armpit. 1cm in size. feels squisy. doctor said it was a boil. given antibiotic cream, but still there 2 months later?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Boil or lymph node: Painless lump in armpit for 2 months can be several things : a fatty cyst ,infection,or enlarged lymph node.Enlarged lymph nodes can be a reaction from infection or at times cancer See an MD for in person exam and evaluation if it does not go away in one month

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2014

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A member asked:

I have had a painless lump on my armpit. 1cm in size. feels squisy. doctor said it was a boil. given antibiotic cream, but still there 2 months later?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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