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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....more »
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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
about your symptoms.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Underarm lump, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Underarm lump. Of the 37 causes of Underarm lump that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Underarm lump' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Underarm lump based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Medical Conditions associated with Underarm lump:
Lump (342 causes), Underarm symptoms (43 causes), Arm symptoms (1619 causes), Armpit symptoms (43 causes), Limb symptoms (3592 causes), Swelling symptoms (3730 causes), Leg symptoms (2751 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes)
Symptoms related to Underarm lump:
Underarm symptoms (43 causes), Swollen lymph nodes (452 causes), Lumps (342 causes), Folliculitis, Axillary lymphadenopathy (21 causes), Hidradenitis suppurativa (7 causes)
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