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Had a lump in armpit 3 days ago which is shrinking but i alsofelt two hardened swollen tube like structure which pains wen pressed. what is it?
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Mass in Axilla: The Axilla is a complex anatomical structure. Has a pyramidal form, At the apex, jointly pass: Artery, Vein, Lymphatics. and the nerve Brachial Plexus. The lymphatic system collects the drainage from the the entire arm, the side of the chest including the lateral aspect of the BREAST. Important for CA staging., Inflammatory response could induce swelling of lymph nodes, tender, pain, then shrink.
Answered 11/28/2017
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