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I have a cyclical lump in my armpit that comes and goes for the past couple of years. it's painful, rubbery, and grows to about the size of a marble and then shrinks. obgyn and derma told me to just observe but it has recurred again and i'm worried?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Cyst : I am not sure without seeing it. A cyst that is painful may need to be removed.

Answered 2/27/2021

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A member asked:

I have a cyclical lump in my armpit that comes and goes for the past couple of years. it's painful, rubbery, and grows to about the size of a marble and then shrinks. obgyn and derma told me to just observe but it has recurred again and i'm worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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