What is the cause of the lump under the arm?

Judging from the current situation, there are still people with lumps under their armpits, and the number is not small. Some are pregnant mothers who discovered this situation, and some are just students who also discovered this situation. Therefore, lumps under the armpits are still very common. But what causes lumps under the armpits? I believe that all patients will ask this question, so let’s take a look at the reasons together.

Experts say that pimples under the armpits are more common in accessory breasts, some are accompanied by pain, and the symptoms change with the menstrual cycle. Generally speaking, accessory breast has the following symptoms:

1. Periodic pain and distension in the axillary area: Most patients experience increased pain upon touching the axilla, but the pain is not obvious at other times.

2. Local lumps vary in size: most are flat, soft to the touch, and have a stringy feel.

3. Most patients have small nipples and nipple discharge: Some patients have small nipples in the armpits or chest, with or without accessory breast development. If you don't pay attention, it is often mistaken for a mole. Accessory nipple discharge is seen in very few patients.

Experts specially remind: Accessory breast is also affected by endocrine like normal breast, and can develop the same diseases as normal breast, such as accessory mastitis, lobular hyperplasia, milk cyst and benign and malignant tumors. Because the site of occurrence is hidden, it is often misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly clinically, so it should be taken seriously. Accessory breasts often occur on the upper and outer parts of the normal breast, such as the armpit and anterior axilla, and rarely occur on the lower part of the normal breast, such as the abdominal wall, groin, and vulva. It is rare for it to occur on the face, cheeks, ears, neck, back, arms, and outer thighs, so it is also called ectopic breast.

The axillary lump may also be mainly swollen lymph nodes, the swelling of which may be inflammatory, cancerous metastasis, cysts, etc. A detailed physical examination and other related examinations are required.

Occult breast cancer should be considered first in female patients with a solitary axillary mass as the first symptom. At this time, you should pay attention. If there is slight swelling or pain in the affected breast, or subtle changes such as the gland with unclear boundaries and tough texture can be felt, a biopsy of the axillary lump should be performed in time for a confirmed diagnosis.

You are also very clear about the reasons for lumps in the armpits, so the editor’s purpose has been achieved. In short, no matter what the cause is, what we need to do is to detect and treat it early to prevent the tumor from worsening over time, which will make the consequences unimaginable.