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I've had a mole removed today and have just noticed that the consultant wrote 'under l armpit' on my notes. i've found a lump under my armpit, ?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Wait for the report: If the report is benign then you don't have to worry , IF unfortunately report comes as melanoma , then need work up to make sure did not spread to axilla ( arm pit )

Answered 9/8/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a mole removed today and have just noticed that the consultant wrote 'under l armpit' on my notes. i've found a lump under my armpit, ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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