An underarm (axillary) swelling or mass symptom described as "Underarm lump" is most likely related to swollen underarm lymph nodes, of which there are numerous causes. Other possiblities include a skin lump that appears under the arm, such as an infected skin follicle in underarm hair. Less likely is a particular local underarm condition. Because of the possibility of severe conditions, this symptom needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Underarm lump.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Underarm lump based
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Medical Conditions associated with Underarm lump:
Lump (298 causes), Underarm symptoms (38 causes), Arm symptoms (1340 causes), Limb symptoms (1215 causes)
Symptoms related to Underarm lump:
Underarm symptoms (38 causes), Swollen lymph nodes (338 causes), Lumps (298 causes), Folliculitis, Axillary lymphadenopathy (1 cause), Hidradenitis suppurativa
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