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Good afternoon doctor, i have another breast situated close to my arm pit. kindly advise if this can be removed as it's painful at times.

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Yes. : If you have a painful mass under your arm it can be removed. Xtra breast tissue is not unusual

Answered 8/1/2018

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A member asked:

Good afternoon doctor, i have another breast situated close to my arm pit. kindly advise if this can be removed as it's painful at times.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

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