- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had a small hard lump in my armpit for about 2 years now and it hasn't changed size. Multiple doctors from different fields have said it's a dead lymph node and harmless, but no treatments have worked to remove it. Could this lump turn cancerous or cause problems later on? Should I consider getting it surgically removed?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Armpit lumps happen in men and women for various reasons, including infections, skin irritations and chronic diseases. They may be as small as a pea or as large as a golf ball. Armpit lumps typically go away on their own. On rare occasions, they're a sign of cancer.
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