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Lumps in armpit

2021-07-25 12:37:01
What are the ways (other than biopsy or mammography) to confirm if the lemon-sized lumps hanging from your armpit are lipomas/benign)? These are painful at times, soft to touch and slightly firm. Gets the annual ultrasound done and there's no such finding as cancer.
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Biopsy from breast is needed.. it can be cancerous .. consult a oncosurgeon or breast oncologist

Answered2021-07-25 13:10:09

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Biopsy will Confirm what exactly it is

Answered2021-07-25 12:47:30

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Get biopsy done

Answered2021-07-25 12:38:32

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