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A member asked:

My mom having a very small bump near an underarm, but not that near , its a bit bellow shoulder. not painful. not visible, only felt whn touched.

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lumps and bumps!: More info is needed. How long has she had it? Is it hard or soft. If it is not painful it is probably something minor. But she should have it checked to be sure.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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