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I have a pain underneath my armpit next to my left breast i have no lumps but the pain comes and goes?

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Breast tissue : It is not unusual to have ectopic breast tissue under your arm which is affected by your cycle just like your breast. If it bothers you see your doctor.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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