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My husband had a bump under his arm. it popped and had a very foul odor. what could that be?
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Cyst: Sounds like epidermal inclusion cyst ( if the material was cheesy) or a simple cyst ( a boil - if more liquid). Warm heat pack will usually resolve these.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Abscess: Likely an infection.If recurs , it may be hydradinitis.
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