Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Armpit lump Armpitlump Definition An armpitlump refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in the armpit. Alternative Names Lump in the armpit; Localized lymphadenopathy - armpit; Axillary lymphadenopathy; Axillary lymphs enlarged; Lymph nodes enlarged-axillary; Axillary abscess Considerations Lumps in… related searches:lump under the skin | spleen cysts | armpit
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Breast cancer
…cancer usually does not cause symptoms. This is why regular breast exams are important. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include: * Breast lump or lump in the armpit that is hard, has uneven edges, and usually does not hurt * Change in the size, shape, or feel of the breast or nipple -- for example, you… related searches:cancer | armpit | hard neck lump
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sarcoidosis
…(malaise) * Fever * Shortness of breath * Cough * Skin lesions * Skin rash * Headache * Visual changes * Neurological changes * Enlarged lymph glands (armpitlump) * Enlarged liver * Enlarged spleen * Dry mouth * Fatigue (one of the most common symptoms in children) * Weight loss (one of the most common symptoms… related searches:enlarged spleen | armpit rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lumps in the breasts
…the breast tissue. The discovery of a lump in the breast usually brings the thought of cancer immediately to mind. However, it is important to remember that 80-85% of all breast lumps are benign, especially in women less than age 40. Benign causes of breast lumps include fibrocystic breast changes, fibroadenoma…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Skin lumps
…lump or swelling appears suddenly (over 24 - 48 hours) and is painful, it is usually caused by an injury or an infection. If the lump comes on slowly over several days or weeks and does not hurt, it may be a tumor. Causes * Lipomas, fatty lumps under the skin * Enlarged lymph glands, usually in the armpits,… related searches:lump under the skin | hard neck lump | armpit
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Mastectomy - series
…lymph nodes of the armpit (axilla). When a breast lump is found to contain cancer, and if the cancer has not spread beyond the nodes of the axilla to distant sites, it is often removed surgically. Radiation therapy may be used in addition to surgery. In certain cases of malignant lumps, lumpectomy followed…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Breast infection
…cancer. Symptoms * Breast pain * Breast lump * Breast enlargement on one side only * Swelling, tenderness, redness, and warmth in breast tissue * Nipple discharge (may contain pus) * Nipple sensation changes * Itching * Tender or enlarged lymph nodes in armpit on the same side * Fever Exams and Tests…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Breast lump self exam
Breast lump self exam Alternative Names Self-examination of the breast Information Breast cancer is easier to treat the earlier it is found. For that reason, some experts recommend that women over age 20 perform a monthly breast self exam to look for new lumps and other changes. The self exam has limitations…
