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How can i (non-health care professional) distinguish a lump in arm (not forearm or underarm) as a cyst or swollen lymph? i've had it for a year now.
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Cyst vs LN: Not sure the distinction is all that important. If it has been present for a year and is not changing it is very likely a cyst.
Answered 7/22/2015
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