Painful armpit lumps are often due to a swollen axillary lymph node under the armpit. This is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection, but it can sometimes indicate cancer.

Cysts (fluid-filled tissue pockets), infections, and swollen lymph nodes commonly cause armpit lumps. Finding a lump in your armpit can be worrisome, especially if it hurts or appears unexpectedly.

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