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Dime sized lump under left armpit. bleeding occures if pressure or pulling on the skin near the lump happens. this has been persistant for roughly 7 months. seems to be growing in size as time passes. any suggestions as to what this may be?

Q: dime sized lump under left armpit. bleeding occures if pressure or pulling on the skin near the lump happens. this has been persistant for roughly 7 months. seems to be growing in size as time passes. any suggestions as to what this may be?

: This is a location of apocrine glands and lymph nodes. Either could be involved with a localized inflammatory process/infection. Moist heat applied to the area can improve localized blood flow and improve chances of self healing. Occasionally these will require antibiotics or surgical drainage.

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This is a location of apocrine glands and lymph nodes. Either could be involved with a localized inflammatory process/infection. Moist heat applied to the area can improve localized blood flow and improve chances of self healing. Occasionally these will require antibiotics or surgical drainage.

Dr Katz agreed

Answered 3/19/2022

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A member asked:

Dime sized lump under left armpit. bleeding occures if pressure or pulling on the skin near the lump happens. this has been persistant for roughly 7 months. seems to be growing in size as time passes. any suggestions as to what this may be?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Katz agreed

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