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I have had a small lump under armpit for 2 months. not getting any bigger but will fluctuate in size during the day. it is tender to touch not painful?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Lump in armpit: Lumps need to be looked at by your doctor. Please see him/her. It MAY be a sebaceous cyst that can be easily treated but you need to know for sure. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/19/2017

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A member asked:

I have had a small lump under armpit for 2 months. not getting any bigger but will fluctuate in size during the day. it is tender to touch not painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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