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A 39-year-old male asked:

Small, less then pea sized bump, middle of left armpit, hasn't changed size for about 3 weeks now. doesn't bother me, but tender to touch. what is it?

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Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered

General Surgery 47 years experience

Sounds like: Sebaceous cyst, if it is the skin only. If it is deeper, it could be a lymph node. A doctor could tell you if you show it to one.

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