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A member asked:

Surgery friday to see if he has lymphoma. just found a painless walnut-sized lump in armpit. why has this lump suddenly appeared? wasn't there before.

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Dr. Agos Luca answered

Hard to say...: It is difficult to say based on the limited information you provided. A lump in the armpit may represent an enlarged lymph node that can be caused by many factors including infection and lymphoma. After surgery to take of the lump, a pathologic examination will be performed in order to rule out or confirm a diagnosis of lymphoma.

Answered 4/27/2016

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