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October 24th, 2009
Hello all,
I have had this swelling for a year now. It started as just a pain in that area when touched. This went on for about 2 years before I started feeling a swelling in the area.
I have seen 2 doctor about this and one called it a cyst, the other called it a swollen lymph node.
It has increased slightly in size within the last 11 months. It is currently about 14mm x 11mm according to the ultrasound that was done.
The first doctor suggested that I just leave the cyst alone because it is in a delicate area and he wouldnt want to probe it, but how can I leave it when it is growing? and the second doctor wants to try me on antibiotics but can't because I recently had a baby and still nursing.
Has anyone had anything similar to this? any advice?
Thanks,
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replied October 29th, 2009
Since you do not mention where this lump is, it is difficult to offer you any specific recommendations. Perhaps a referral to a surgeon would be appropriate at this time.


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