Armpit Lump
Alternate Names : Axillary Abscess, Axillary Lymphadenopathy, Axillary Lymphs Enlarged, Localized Lymphadenopathy - Armpit, Lump in the Armpit, Lymph Nodes Enlarged-Axillary
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting an armpit lump in detail may include:- time pattern
- When did you first notice the lump?
- Is it getting better, worse, or staying the same?
- aggravating factors
- Are you breast feeding?
- Have you noticed any factors that make it worse?
- other
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Is the lump painful?
The physical examination may include palpation (gently pressing the nodes) of the lymph system.
Testing depends on what is found during the physical examination. Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to an armpit lump to your personal medical record.
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