Mass in the Axilla: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnostic Evaluation

Mass in the Axilla: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnostic Evaluation

1. Introduction A mass in the axilla is most commonly an enlarged lymph node reacting to a local infection, a systemic immune response, or inflammation. However, it can also represent a benign cyst, a fatty growth, or, less frequently, a manifestation of malignant disease such as breast cancer or lymphoma. A direct clinical evaluation is … Read more