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I have a lump under my skin its in my under arm. i have had a small lump for a few years now once in, awhile it will swell and became tender.
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Lymph node: It is probably a lymph node. They can swell in response to local infection. If you have a history or risk for cancer though, should ask a dr to look at it.
Answered 2/2/2013
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