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I have a pain on the left side of my chest that really hurts for a minute when i lay flat on my back.., not sure if it is a strained muscle, but i also have a lump in my armpit that my doctor said was a tendon...please advise?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Second opinion: There are no tendons in the armpit. You could have an enlarged lymph node, which should be cause for concern. You should get a second opinion.

Dr Sadighpour agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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A member asked:

I have a pain on the left side of my chest that really hurts for a minute when i lay flat on my back.., not sure if it is a strained muscle, but i also have a lump in my armpit that my doctor said was a tendon...please advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Dr Sadighpour agreed

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