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What is the lump in my armpit and who should see me?
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Your FAmily Physicia: It may be a abccess or a lymph node or a cyst but needs to be examined by your private doctor to find out what it is and how it needs to be treated.
Answered 11/6/2012
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Depends: Might be cyst or lymph node, depends where how big, what shape, painful or not, go to your primary care, they will be able to direct you to right specialist if needed.
Answered 3/2/2013
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