Armpit Lumps Causes, Treatments & More
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4. Diagnosis of Armpit Lumps
A doctor typically asks for a medical history to determine if there's something that needs to be investigated further, such as previous local or generalized infections. Through a physical exam, lumps are examined for size, tenderness, temperature and texture.
Blood tests may be done to confirm or exclude possible underlying conditions, such as leukemia. Imaging, including a chest X-ray and CT scan, can help with the diagnosis as well. If there's a suspicion of cancer, the doctor may perform a lymph node biopsy.1‘Swollen Lymph Nodes.’ Mayo Clinic. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-lymph-nodes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353902.
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