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On 12 aug 3014 breast ultrasound showed enlarged lymph node. in dec i had hair follicle. now this morning i have a bump under armpit. cause? it pai

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Hidradenitis or can: Armpit lumps and lymph node enlargement can be due to sweat gland inflammation, called hidradenitis, but there is concern for possible breast disease. Please have a surgeon perform a breast exam and obtain a mammogram.

Answered 2/23/2019

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