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Lump inside crease of my elbow came back inconclusive. now i have to go to a surgeon. does this sound like cancer?

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See below: Get it biopsied or removed and you will find out.

Dr Levitt agreed

Answered 3/22/2017

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Risk is there, low: There are lymph glands in that area, so it could be a swollen node from a local infection. Lymphoma is rare but can cause enlarged lymph nodes.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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