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Should I Have my Axillary Lipoma Removed?

February 8, 2013
Asked By:micthay in Wisconsin

I was just diagnosed with an axillary lipoma in the lymph node under my arm. The biopsy confirmed it is benign. The surgeon feels we should just monitor it closely with ultrasounds every 3 months. I am afraid of it turning malignant, mostly because my Grandmother died from breast cancer. What is my best course of action for this situation?

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Answer: Remove Axillary Lipoma

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